English–Japanese

“bathtub” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyokusō

Example

毎週、浴槽を掃除します。mai shū yoku sō o sō ji shi ma su

I clean the bathtub every week.

Illustration for 浴槽 (bathtub)

How to say “bathtub” in Japanese

“Bathtub” in Japanese is 浴槽 (yokusō).

Refers to the large container that holds water for bathing and is used as a fixed part of a bathroom.

Full entry for 浴槽: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 浴槽

冬は、熱いお湯を浴槽にたっぷりためます。fuyu wa atsu i o yu o yoku sō ni ta ppu ri ta me ma su

In winter, I fill the bathtub with plenty of hot water.

Tips for using 浴槽

  • In everyday English, bathtub is often shortened to tub, while bath can mean either the fixture or the act of bathing depending on context.

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