English–Japanese
“dustpan” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajichiritori
Example
ごみをちりとりで集めます。go mi o chi ri to ri de atsu me ma su
I collect the dirt with a dustpan.
How to say “dustpan” in Japanese
“Dustpan” in Japanese is ちりとり (chiritori).
Refers to a shallow tool that receives swept dirt so it can be collected and removed.
Example sentences with ちりとり
床のごみをちりとりで集めます。yuka no go mi o chi ri to ri de atsu me ma su
I collect the dirt on the floor with a dustpan.
こぼれた砂をちりとりですくって、ごみ箱に入れます。ko bo re ta suna o chi ri to ri de su ku tte go mi bako ni i re ma su
I scoop up the spilled sand with a dustpan and put it in the trash can.
Tips for using ちりとり
- A ちりとり (chiritori) is often used together with a broom, linking the word to the two-step action of sweeping and collecting dirt.