English–Japanese
“run out of” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikirasu
Example
私は旅行中に水を切らしました。watashi wa ryo kō chū ni mizu o ki ra shi ma shi ta
I ran out of water during my trip.
How to say “run out of” in Japanese
“Run out of” in Japanese is 切らす (kirasu).
It describes making something that has been available cease to be available by using it up.
Example sentences with 切らす
旅行前に、必要な薬を切らさないように準備します。ryo kō mae ni hitsu yō na kusuri o ki ra sa na i yō ni jun bi shi ma su
Before a trip, I make sure I do not run out of the medicine I need.
Tips for using 切らす
- In everyday Japanese, 切らす (kirasu) often refers to allowing an essential stock to run out, such as food, money, or household supplies.