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noun[C, U]
detergent; a cleaning agent used for washing clothes, dishes, surfaces, etc.
senzai
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Sino-Japanese 洗, “wash,” and 剤, “agent; preparation.”
Examples
この洗剤はよく泡立つ。
Kono senzai wa yoku awadatsu.
This detergent foams well.
食器用の洗剤を買いました。
Shokkiyō no senzai o kaimashita.
I bought dishwashing detergent.
環境にやさしい洗剤を選びたい。
Kankyō ni yasashii senzai o erabitai.
I want to choose an environmentally friendly detergent.
Character Breakdown
洗
sen
wash
剤
zai
agent; preparation; chemical compound
Collocations
洗剤を使う
洗剤を入れる
洗剤を買う
食器用洗剤
洗濯用洗剤
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