01
掃除
そうじ
cleaning
Meanings
- sweep
- brush
Readings
Onyomi
- ソウ
- シュ
Kunyomi
- は.く
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Useful words
02
掃く
はく
to sweep
03
掃除機
そうじき
vacuum cleaner
04
清掃
せいそう
sanitation
05
大掃除
おおそうじ
major cleanup
06
掃き出す
はきだす
to sweep out
Compare Kanji
01払Meaning83%pay, clear outBrushing away shares the clearing motion of sweeping.02拭Meaning86%wipe, mopWiping is a close hand-cleaning cousin.03洗Meaning78%wash, inquire intoWashing reaches cleanliness through water instead of a broom.04手Component76%handThe hand side marks sweeping as physical action.05捨Meaning70%discard, throw awaySweeping often ends with throwing dirt away.06擦Meaning69%grate, rubScrubbing is the stronger hand-cleaning motion.