Translation of Japanese word "石鹸" to English
石鹸
せっけん
[sekken]
IPA: /sekkɛɴ/
Meaning
NounA metallic salt derived from a fatty acid, commonly used in cleaning products.
How to use
石鹸 (sekken) — 'soap'. 固形石鹸 — bar soap. 液体石鹸 — liquid soap. 石鹸で手を洗う — wash hands with soap. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
soap
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 石鹸
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): せっけん
Romaji Transcription: sekken
Example Sentences
石鹸で体を洗います。
せっけんでからだをあらいます
I wash my body with soap.
石鹸を買いに行きます。
せっけんをかうにいきます
I'm going to buy soap.
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Common phrases
- とても石鹸 (totemo sekken)— very soap
Frequency rank: #625 in Japanese
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The Japanese word "石鹸" means "soap" in English.
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