Translation guide
The systems and practices for maintaining clean and hygienic conditions, especially through waste disposal and clean water supply.
Referring to systems for clean water, sewage, and waste management in a community or area.
The most common and general term for sanitation, covering public health, hygiene, and cleanliness. Often used in compounds.
Sanitation conditions are poor in this area.
We need to improve sanitation facilities.
Specifically public health or community sanitation, often used in official or academic contexts.
Improving public sanitation is an urgent task.
Loanword from English, used in international development or technical fields. Not common in everyday Japanese.
Sanitation issues are serious.
Practices related to keeping oneself or one's home clean to prevent disease.
Specifically the removal and treatment of human waste and garbage.
衛生 (eisei) refers to the broader concept of sanitation and public health, while 清潔 (seiketsu) means physical cleanliness. Use 衛生 for systems and practices, and 清潔 for the state of being clean.
sanitation management
a clean room
Please keep the kitchen sanitary.
Waste disposal in general, including garbage and industrial waste.
Waste disposal is important for sanitation.