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Pronunciation / Transliteration: araeru
"このジャケットはご自宅で洗えます。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Capable of being washed without shrinking, fading, or being damaged.
"Make sure to check if this delicate silk blouse is actually washable before putting it in the machine." - 2
Designed to be easily cleaned with water or soap, typically applied to paints, markers, or surfaces.
"We specifically bought washable markers for the toddlers so they wouldn't ruin the walls permanently."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English verb 'waschen' (from Old English 'wascan'), combined with the suffix '-able' of Latin origin, indicating capability or suitability. It has been used since the late 14th century to describe textiles and materials that can withstand water and soap without damage.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Washable" is said worldwide
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lavable
Transliteration: lavabl
"Ce manteau est lavable en machine à trente degrés."
waschbar
Transliteration: vashbar
"Diese Jacke ist bei niedrigen Temperaturen waschbar."
lavabile
Transliteration: lavabile
"Questo tessuto è completamente lavabile a mano."
lavable
Transliteration: labable
"La pintura de la pared es totalmente lavable."
lavável
Transliteration: lavavel
"Estes marcadores são laváveis com água e sabão."
धोने योग्य
Transliteration: dhone yogya
"यह कपड़ा धोने योग्य है।"
可洗的
Transliteration: kě xǐ de
"这件衣服是可洗的。"
세탁 가능한
Transliteration: setak ganeunghan
"이 코트는 물세탁이 가능한 제품입니다."
洗える
Transliteration: araeru
"このジャケットはご自宅で洗えます。"
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