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VocabJLPT N1

cleaning

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. cleaning
2. clean-up

This noun refers to the act of cleaning or sweeping an area, often used in formal or public contexts such as street cleaning or facility maintenance. You might see it on signs in stations or public buildings indicating a cleaning schedule.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

For example, cleaning behind the refrigerator is something we do just once a year.

Sentence 2

"Once the cleaning's done, we're watching a movie," we promised.

Sentence 3

Wait, we have to clean the outside of the windows too? I'm scared of heights!

Sentence 4

According to reports, the number of beach cleanup volunteers has been increasing.

Sentence 5

Right then, let's clean up the worksite once we're done.