English–Japanese
“hygiene” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajieisei
Example
食べ物の衛生に気をつけます。ta be mono no ei sei ni ki o tsu ke ma su
I pay attention to food hygiene.
How to say “hygiene” in Japanese
“Hygiene” in Japanese is 衛生 (eisei).
Covers the practices and conditions that keep people healthy by controlling dirt and harmful germs.
Example sentences with 衛生
調理器具を清潔にして、衛生を保ちます。chō ri ki gu o sei ketsu ni shi te ei sei o tamo chi ma su
I keep the cooking utensils clean to maintain hygiene.
Tips for using 衛生
- English uses hygiene for health-protecting habits, while sanitation often refers to public systems such as clean water and waste disposal.