English–Japanese
“sweep” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihaku
Example
母は庭の落ち葉を掃きます。haha wa niwa no o chi ba o ha ki ma su
My mother sweeps the fallen leaves in the garden.
How to say “sweep” in Japanese
“Sweep” in Japanese is 掃く (haku).
It describes using a broom or brush to move loose material together and off a floor or other surface.
Example sentences with 掃く
毎朝、床を掃きます。mai asa yuka o ha ki ma su
I sweep the floor every morning.
毎朝、店の前を掃きます。mai asa mise no mae o ha ki ma su
I sweep in front of the shop every morning.
Tips for using 掃く
- 掃く (haku) commonly describes a routine household task, and Japanese instructions may use it when assigning someone to clean floors or outdoor areas.