Translation of Japanese word "洗濯する" to English
洗濯する
せんたくする
[sentakusuru]
IPA: /sen.ta.ku/
How to use
洗濯する (sentaku suru) — 'to do laundry'. 洗濯機 (sentakuki) — washing machine. 洗濯物 (sentakumono) — laundry. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
to do laundry
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 洗濯する
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): せんたくする
Romaji Transcription: sentakusuru
Example Sentences
毎週洗濯するようにします。
まいしゅうせんたくするようにします。
I do laundry every week.
洗濯する時は水をたくさん使います。
せんたくするときはみずをたくさんみます。
I use a lot of water when doing laundry.
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Common phrases
- 洗濯物を干す— to hang out the laundry
Frequency rank: #420 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "洗濯する" mean?▼
The Japanese word "洗濯する" means "to do laundry" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "洗濯する"?▼
The word "洗濯する" is read as "せんたくする" (sentakusuru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "毎週洗濯するようにします。".
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