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.
🇬🇧 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.
Can I see a usage guide or example with "洗濯する"?▼
Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Doing laundry can make clothes clean.".
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