洗剤
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Noun meaning 'detergent,' a cleaning agent used for washing clothes, dishes, or other items. Example: 『洗剤を買う』 (senzai o kau, 'to buy detergent').
Theme

User and their roommate Miyuki are cleaning their apartment and discussing laundry supplies.

洗剤

せんざい

detergent

Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects

Memory Hook

Picture a bottle of soap bubbles for cleaning. You say, 'This 洗剤 (senzai, 'detergent') makes things clean!' Link 'sen' to 'suds' and 'zai' to 'soapy' for a cleaning agent.

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『洗剤』 (senzai, 'detergent') is commonly used for laundry, dishwashing, and household cleaning. Japanese households often have separate detergents for different purposes, such as 『食器用洗剤』 (shokkiyou senzai, 'dish detergent') and 『洗濯用洗剤』 (sentakuyou senzai, 'laundry detergent'), reflecting a culture of meticulous cleanliness.

Forms

Base: 洗剤Noun meaning 'detergent,' a cleaning agent used for washing clothes, dishes, or other items. Example: 『洗剤を買う』 (senzai o kau, 'to buy detergent').