石鹸
せっけん
seken
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 8 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

石鹸 (せっけん (seken)) means "Soap". The reading is せっけん (seken). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Soap

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Example Sentences

手を洗うときにせっけんを使います。

てをあらうときにせっけんをつかいます。

We use soap when washing our hands.

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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