From elementary through high school in Japan, students are responsible for cleaning their own schools. Japanese children know these cleaning supplies well—how many do you know? This lesson covers buckets, brooms, cloths, detergents, spray bottles, dustpans, vacuum cleaners, dusters, rubber gloves, and more, with Japanese–Chinese–English comparisons.
| Kanji | Hiragana | Romaji | Chinese | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| バケツ | baketsu | 水桶 | Bucket | |
| 箒 | ほうき | houki | 掃帚 | Broom |
| 霧吹き | きりふき | kirifuki | 噴壼 | Sprayer |
| はたき | hataki | 撣子 | Duster | |
| 掃除機 | そうじき | soujiki | 吸塵機 | Vacuum cleaner |
| 雑巾 | ぞうきん | zoukin | 抹布 | Dustcloth |
| 洗剤 | せんざい | senzai | 清楚劑 | Detergent |
| 塵取り | ちりとり | chiritori | 垃圾剷 | Dustpan |
| ゴム手袋 | ゴムてぶくろ | gomutebukuro | 膠手套 | Rubber gloves |
| モップ | moppu | 地拖 | Mop |
Todaimae offers Japanese courses from JLPT N5 to N1, covering beginner through advanced levels. Experienced instructors teach in an interactive environment to strengthen reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Choose in-person classes or live online lessons to fit your schedule—whether you are preparing for the JLPT, advancing your career, or getting ready for life in Japan.
