What is the definition of the Japanese word "石鹸"?

The Japanese word "石鹸" is defined as: "A metallic salt derived from a fatty acid, commonly used in cleaning products."

Translation of Japanese word "石鹸" to English

石鹸

せっけん

[sekken]

IPA: /sekkɛɴ/

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Meaning

Noun

A metallic salt derived from a fatty acid, commonly used in cleaning products.

Reviewed by the TheLernen language teamDefinition sourced from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0)Last updated: June 16, 2026

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.

🇬🇧 English

soap

Usage GuideA substance used to clean the body.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Japanese word "石鹸" mean?▼

The Japanese word "石鹸" means "soap" in English.

How do you pronounce the Japanese word "石鹸"?▼

The word "石鹸" is read as "せっけん" (sekken). 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: "A substance used to clean the body.".

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