Translation of Japanese word "掃除する" to English
掃除する
そうじする
[soujisuru]
IPA: /soːdʑiɕɯɾɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo remove dirt from a place or object.
How to use
掃除する (souji suru) — 'to clean (a room/house)'. 掃除機 (soujiki) — vacuum cleaner. 大掃除 (oozouji) — major house cleaning.
🇬🇧 English
to clean
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 掃除する
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): そうじする
Romaji Transcription: soujisuru
Example Sentences
毎日掃除するようにします。
まいにちそうじするようにします。
I clean every day.
掃除する時は安全に作るようにします。
そうじするときはあんぜんにつくるようにします。
I clean safely.
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Common phrases
- 部屋を掃除する— to clean a room
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Frequency rank: #421 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "掃除する" mean?▼
The Japanese word "掃除する" means "to clean" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "掃除する"?▼
The word "掃除する" is read as "そうじする" (soujisuru). 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: "Cleaning can make rooms clean.".
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