English–Japanese

“rinse” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisusugu

Example

口をすすぎます。kuchi o su su gi ma su

I rinse my mouth.

Illustration for すすぐ (rinse)

How to say “rinse” in Japanese

“Rinse” in Japanese is すすぐ (susugu).

Describes using water to remove residue from a surface or inside the mouth without fully washing it.

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

Example sentences with すすぐ

洗剤を落とすため、衣類を何度もすすぎます。sen zai o o to su ta me i rui o nan do mo su su gi ma su

I rinse the clothes several times to remove the detergent.

Tips for using すすぐ

  • In everyday English, rinse commonly appears with the mouth, hair, dishes, and rice, while wash can suggest a more thorough cleaning.

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