Japanese

せっけん
Meaning: soap
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

石
鹸

Example sentences

Please wash your hands well with soap.
食事の前に、必ず石鹸で手を洗ってください。
Before meals, always wash your hands with soap.
石鹸でよくあわを立てて洗う。
Lather well with soap and wash.
外から帰ったら、手に付いたばい菌を石鹸で洗い流しましょう。
When you get home from outside, let's wash away the germs on your hands with soap.
外から帰ったら、手についた黴菌を石鹸で洗い流しましょう。
When you come home from outside, let's wash away the germs on your hands with soap.

Usage Notes

A substance used with water for washing and cleaning.

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