JLPT · Level 31
75 words
Japanese word
ドライクリーニング
Pronunciation
Romajidoraikurīningu
Meaning
- noundry cleaning
Example
この服はドライクリーニングに出します。ko no fuku wa do ra i ku rī ni n gu ni da shi ma su
I will have this garment dry-cleaned.
More examples
この店ではドライクリーニングを受け付けています。ko no mise de wa do ra i ku rī ni n gu o u ke tsu ke te i ma su
This shop accepts garments for dry cleaning.
Core concept
Cleans clothing with a liquid solvent instead of a water-based wash, making it suitable for fabrics that may be damaged by ordinary washing.
Common phrases
ドライクリーニングに出すdo ra i ku rī ni n gu ni da su
have dry-cleaned
ドライクリーニング店do ra i ku rī ni n gu mise
dry cleaner
Similar words
クリーニングkurīningu: A general term for cleaning clothes or other items as a service, without specifying the method.
Definition in Japanese
水の代わりに有機溶剤を用いて衣類を洗浄すること。mizu no ka wa ri ni yū ki yō zai o mochi i te i rui o sen jō su ru ko to
Word origin
ドライクリーニング (doraikurīningu) is a Japanese loanword from English dry cleaning, combining dry, meaning without water, and cleaning, meaning the removal of dirt.
Usage tips
- The term dry cleaning does not mean cleaning without any liquid, because the process uses liquid solvents instead of water.