スポンジ
Meanings
1
Refers to the absorbent material used for cleaning, bathing, or as a tool. Also used in compound words like スポンジケーキ (sponge cake).
I use a sponge when washing dishes.
Please wipe the table with a sponge.
Usage patterns
- スポンジで〈物〉を洗うto wash something with a sponge
I washed the dishes with a sponge.
- スポンジを絞るto wring out a sponge
I wrung out the used sponge well before putting it away.
- スポンジのような〈物〉something spongy/porous like a sponge
This cake is soft like a sponge.