“Cleaning” in Japanese
Short answer
Cleaning in Japanese is “掃除” (souji). Full meaning: cleaning, sweeping, dusting, scrubbing.
Other ways to say “Cleaning” in Japanese
清掃
seisou cleaning, clean-up, garbage collection, scavenging
クリーニング
kuriiningu cleaning, dry cleaning, laundry service
そうじ
souji cleaning, sweeping, dusting, scrubbing
せいそう
seisou cleaning, clean-up, garbage collection, scavenging
拭き掃除
fukisouji cleaning, scrubbing
除伐
jobatsu improvement cutting (of trees), cleaning, weeding
洗い濯ぎ
araisusugi washing and rinsing, cleaning
洗浄
senjou washing, cleansing, cleaning, laundering; cleansing (one's mind and body)
洗滌
sendeki washing, cleansing, cleaning, irrigation
グリーニング
guriiningu cleaning, dry cleaning, laundry service
拭き
fuki cleaner, wiper, eraser, cloth; cleaning, wiping, polishing
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