消毒
しょうどく
shoudoku
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 51 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

消毒 (しょうどく (shoudoku)) means "Disinfection". It is read しょうどく (shoudoku). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

Disinfection

Also : Sterilization

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Example Sentences

食器は使う前に消毒してください。

しょっきはつかうまえにしょうどくしてください。

Disinfect the dishes before use.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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