Translation guide
How to express the concept of laundering money in Japanese, from formal legal terms to casual slang.
To refer to the act of disguising illegally obtained money as legitimate.
The standard term for money laundering, literally 'funds cleansing'. Used in news, legal, and formal contexts.
Money laundering is a serious crime.
Verb form: 'to launder money'. Used with object 資金 (funds) or お金 (money).
Abbreviation of マネーロンダリング, used in bureaucratic or police jargon.
To refer to washing clothes or fabrics. Note: This is a separate meaning from money laundering.
The Japanese word 洗濯 (せんたく) only means washing clothes. Using it for money laundering will cause confusion. Use 資金洗浄 or マネーロンダリング for the financial crime.
Loanword from English 'money laundering'. Common in media and everyday conversation.
He was arrested on suspicion of money laundering.
They were laundering illicit funds.
Anti-money laundering measures have been strengthened.
General word for laundry or washing clothes. Not used for money laundering.
I have to do the laundry today.
Verb meaning 'to wash'. Can be used for clothes, but 洗濯する is more common for laundry.
Please wash this shirt.