洗濯
sentakunoun★Beginner
formal
Laundry; the act of washing clothes
洗濯物を干す
To hang up laundry
週に一度洗濯をする
To do laundry once a week
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Often used as a noun but can also function as a verb when combined with する (e.g., 洗濯する)
Collocations
洗濯機washing machine洗濯物laundry洗濯するto do laundry
Synonyms
Related Phrases
洗濯するphrase
to do laundry
💡Pro Tip
Verb Usage
When used as a verb, 洗濯 is combined with する (e.g., 洗濯する).
📖Word Origin
Combination of 洗う (to wash) and 濯う (to rinse), reflecting the complete process of cleaning clothes
📝Usage Notes
In everyday conversation, 洗濯 is often used to refer to the act of doing laundry, while 洗濯物 refers to the laundry itself.
Word Breakdown
洗
to wash
root濯
to rinse
root和英辞典