The act of applying an ointment, medicine, or similar substance to a surface or a body part.
患部に軟膏を塗布してください。
Please apply the ointment to the affected area.
説明書に従って朝晩に薬を塗布した。
I applied the medicine morning and evening according to the instructions.
傷には指でやさしく塗布するのがいい。
It's best to apply it gently with your finger to the wound.
The act of coating a surface with paint, adhesive, or other coating material; a surface coating.
金属表面に防錆剤を塗布しておいた。
I applied an anti-rust agent to the metal surface.
接着剤を均一に塗布することが重要だ。
It's important to apply the adhesive evenly.
塗料は薄く数回に分けて塗布すると仕上がりが良い。
Applying the paint thinly in several coats gives a better finish.