掃除
そうじ
souji
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 5 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
掃除 (そうじ (souji)) means "Cleaning". It is read そうじ (souji). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Cleaning
Also : Sweeping · Scrubbing
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Example Sentences
掃除が終わったから、床がピカピカになった。
そうじがおわったから、ゆかがピカピカになった。
After cleaning, the floor became shiny and clean.
週末に部屋の掃除をするのが習慣だ。
しゅうまつにへやのそうじをするのがしゅうかんだ。
It's my habit to clean my room on weekends.
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Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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