🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

清掃

Pronunciation / Transliteration: seisō

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cleansing/ˈklɛn.zɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"川の清掃は生態系を回復するために不可欠です。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of making something clean or free from dirt, impurities, or unwanted elements.

    "The cleansing of the river was essential for restoring its ecosystem."
  2. 2

    A process or treatment designed to remove toxins or impurities from the body.

    "Many people undergo a cleansing regimen to improve their health."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'cleansing' originates from the Old English 'clænsian', meaning 'to make clean'. It evolved through Middle English, where it retained similar meanings, reflecting a historical emphasis on purification and removal of impurities.

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