English–Japanese
“spoilage” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajifuhai
Example
果物の腐敗を防ぐため、冷蔵庫に入れます。kudamono no fu hai o fuse gu ta me rei zō ko ni i re ma su
I put fruit in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage.
How to say “spoilage” in Japanese
“Spoilage” in Japanese is 腐敗 (fuhai).
Refers to something becoming damaged or unsound over time, whether through physical decay, food spoilage, or moral corruption.
Example sentences with 腐敗
肉の腐敗は、見た目だけでは判断できないことがあります。niku no fu hai wa mi ta me da ke de wa han dan de ki na i ko to ga a ri ma su
The spoilage of meat cannot always be judged by its appearance alone.
Tips for using 腐敗
- In Japanese food and public-life contexts, 腐敗 (fuhai) covers both spoilage and corruption, whereas English usually signals the political sense more strongly with corruption.