English–Japanese
“cleaning rag” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajizōkin
Example
雑巾を水で洗います。zō kin o mizu de ara i ma su
I wash the cleaning rag with water.
How to say “cleaning rag” in Japanese
“Cleaning rag” in Japanese is 雑巾 (zōkin). 雑巾 can also mean “cleaning cloth”.
Refers to a reusable cloth used to wipe dirt from floors, furniture, and other surfaces.
Example sentences with 雑巾
教室の床を雑巾できれいにします。kyō shitsu no yuka o zō kin de ki re i ni shi ma su
I clean the classroom floor with a cleaning cloth.
床の汚れを雑巾で拭きます。yuka no yogo re o zō kin de fu ki ma su
I wipe the dirt from the floor with a cleaning rag.
Tips for using 雑巾
- In English, dustcloth often suggests dry dusting, while 雑巾 (zōkin) commonly refers to a cloth used for wiping with water or cleaner.