Translation guide
A chemical powder used for bleaching, disinfecting, or cleaning. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 漂白剤 (hyōhakuzai), but specific types like chlorine-based bleaching powder have distinct names.
A powder that bleaches fabrics, surfaces, or other materials.
General term for bleaching agent, including powders and liquids. Commonly used in household contexts.
This bleaching agent is a powder type.
Specifically bleaching powder, often calcium hypochlorite. Used for disinfection and bleaching, but less common in everyday household products.
Disinfect pool water with bleaching powder.
A powder containing chlorine compounds, used for disinfection or bleaching.
Technical term for calcium hypochlorite, the active ingredient in many bleaching powders. Used in industrial or specialized contexts.
Calcium hypochlorite is a strong oxidizing agent.
High-test bleaching powder, a more concentrated form. Rarely used outside technical fields.
For everyday cleaning or laundry, use 漂白剤 (hyōhakuzai). さらし粉 (sarashiko) is more specific to powdered chlorine bleach and is often associated with disinfection or older products.
High-test bleaching powder has a high chlorine content.