クリーニング（クリーニング、kuriーningu）
- cleaning

The Japanese word クリーニング クリーニング, written in katakana, directly translates to "cleaning" in English, but it specifically refers to "dry cleaning" or "laundry services" in Japan. It encompasses the process of having clothes professionally cleaned, usually at a specialized shop. This differs from simple washing at home, as クリーニング クリーニング often involves techniques and solvents that are suitable for delicate fabrics or items that cannot be washed with water.

⚫︎ クリーニングに出す Translation: To take something to the dry cleaner/laundry. ⚫︎ スーツをクリーニングに出したい Translation: I want to have my suit dry cleaned. ⚫︎ このセーターはクリーニングが必要です Translation: This sweater needs to be dry cleaned.

⚫︎ You would use クリーニング クリーニング when referring to the act of sending clothes to a dry cleaner or laundry service. ⚫︎ This is commonly used for items like suits, coats, dresses, and other clothing that requires special care. ⚫︎ You might also use it when asking about the availability of クリーニング クリーニング services, discussing the cost, or explaining the process of getting clothes cleaned.

⚫︎ クリーニング クリーニング is written in katakana, as it's a loanword from English. ⚫︎ There is no kanji for クリーニング クリーニング. ⚫︎ No okurigana variations exist.

⚫︎ 洗濯 (せんたく) – washing; laundry (general term, including home washing). ⚫︎ ドライクリーニング – dry cleaning (used more explicitly when talking about the process).

There are no direct antonyms, but the opposite action would be doing your laundry at home, which could be described as: ⚫︎ 家で洗う (いえであらう) - to wash at home.

このコートはクリーニングに出さなければなりません。 ・Translation: I have to take this coat to the dry cleaner. ・Explanation: This sentence expresses the need to have the coat cleaned professionally.

クリーニング代はいくらですか？ ・Translation: How much does the dry cleaning cost? ・Explanation: This is a question you would ask at the dry cleaner.

The word クリーニング クリーニング is derived from the English word "cleaning". The term "dry cleaning" is also sometimes used in Japan, as ドライクリーニング.