スポンジ（スポンジ、suponji）
- sponge

The word スポンジ (スポンジ) in Japanese refers to a sponge, the absorbent material typically used for cleaning, absorbing liquids, or applying things like makeup. It can also refer to something that has a sponge-like quality, meaning it's soft, porous, and absorbent. It is borrowed from the English word "sponge".

⚫︎お皿を洗うのにスポンジを使います。 Translation: I use a sponge to wash the dishes. ⚫︎このスポンジはとても柔らかい。 Translation: This sponge is very soft. ⚫︎ファンデーションを塗るのにスポンジを使います。 Translation: I use a sponge to apply foundation.

You use スポンジ (スポンジ) in Japanese similarly to how you would use "sponge" in English. It's used to describe the cleaning tool itself, the action of using a sponge, or something that is sponge-like in its properties. You can use it in various situations, such as cleaning, washing, applying makeup, or describing the texture of something.

スポンジ (スポンジ) is typically written in katakana, as it's a loanword from English. There are no other ways to write this word and no variations in its form.

There aren't direct synonyms for スポンジ (スポンジ) itself, but here are some related words or phrases: ⚫︎ ふきん (fukin) - dishcloth, cleaning cloth ⚫︎ たわし (tawashi) - scrubbing brush ⚫︎ 吸水性 (kyuusui-sei) - absorbency (describing the quality of a sponge)

There aren't direct antonyms for スポンジ (スポンジ), as it describes a physical object. However, if describing the opposite quality (non-absorbent), you might use: ⚫︎ 撥水性 (hassui-sei) - water repellency

お風呂の掃除には、新しいスポンジを使うのがおすすめです。 ・Translation: It's recommended to use a new sponge for cleaning the bathroom. ・Explanation: This sentence suggests a new sponge is best for cleaning the bathroom, highlighting a practical use case.

このケーキはスポンジのようにふわふわで美味しいね。 ・Translation: This cake is fluffy and delicious, like a sponge. ・Explanation: This sentence uses the word スポンジ (スポンジ) to describe the texture of the cake.

The word スポンジ (スポンジ) comes directly from the English word "sponge".