English–Japanese
“sponge” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisuponji
Example
このスポンジは水をよく吸います。ko no su po n ji wa mizu o yo ku su i ma su
This sponge absorbs water well.
How to say “sponge” in Japanese
“Sponge” in Japanese is スポンジ (suponji).
A soft, porous material or object takes in liquid through its many small openings.
Example sentences with スポンジ
このスポンジは柔らかくて、手になじみます。ko no su po n ji wa yawa ra ka ku te te ni na ji mi ma su
This sponge is soft and fits comfortably in my hand.
Tips for using スポンジ
- In English, sponge can also be a verb meaning to absorb, as in "sponge up information," extending the physical idea of taking something in to learning.