Japanese word

洗浄

Pronunciation

Romajisenjō

Meaning

  • nouncleaning

Example

使用後は器具を洗浄します。shi yō go wa ki gu o sen jō shi ma su

We clean the equipment after use.

Illustration for 洗浄 (cleaning)

More examples

洗浄の頻度は、器具の使用目的によって異なります。sen jō no hin do wa ki gu no shi yō moku teki ni yo tte koto na ri ma su

The frequency of cleaning varies depending on the purpose of the equipment.

Core concept

Describes cleaning something by removing substances that should not remain on it, often with water or another cleaning agent.

Common phrases

  • 洗浄方法sen jō hō hō

    cleaning method

  • 洗浄の頻度sen jō no hin do

    cleaning frequency

Similar words

清掃seisō: The organized removal of dirt or unwanted matter from equipment, facilities, or surfaces.
掃除sōji: The act of removing dirt and dust from a room, place, or object in everyday life.
洗いarai: Washing an object or part of one to remove dirt, stains, or other unwanted substances.

Definition in Japanese

付着した汚れや不要な物質を洗い除き、きれいにすること。fu chaku shi ta yogo re ya fu yō na bus shitsu o ara i nozo ki ki re i ni su ru ko to

Word origin

洗浄 (senjō) combines 洗 (sen, "wash") with 浄 (jō, "make pure"), so its form reflects the process of washing something until it is clean.

Usage tips

  • The formal word 洗浄 (senjō) is common for equipment and industrial processes, while everyday conversation more often uses 洗う (arau) for washing an object.

Other meanings

  • washingnoun

Related words

  • 洗浄するsenjōsurucleanverb

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