Meaning

Primary

Detergent

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Wash your clothes with a dose of detergent.

Reading

せんざい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

どうして洗剤一本買うだけで三時間もかかるの。

Why did it take you three hours to buy one bottle of detergent?

Kanji Composition