English–Japanese
“dirt” in Japanese
How to say “dirt” in Japanese
“Dirt” in Japanese is 土 (tsuchi).
Refers to the loose earth that forms the ground and can be handled, moved, or made wet.
Example sentences with 土
植木鉢に新しい土を入れて、花を植えます。ueki bachi ni atara shi i tsuchi o i re te hana o u e ma su
I put fresh soil in the flowerpot and plant a flower.
Tips for using 土
- English speakers often use dirt for both soil and grime, while 土 (tsuchi) primarily refers to earth or ground material in everyday Japanese.
Other Japanese words for “dirt”
この汚れは水で取れます。ko no yogo re wa mizu de to re ma su
This dirt can be removed with water.
肌の垢をやさしく落とします。hada no aka o ya sa shi ku o to shi ma su
I gently remove dirt from my skin.