雑巾
Meanings
1
cleaning cloth; dust cloth; rag
A reusable cloth for wiping floors, desks, or other surfaces; often made from old towels or fabric scraps.
After school, the students wiped the floor with cleaning cloths.
I cut up an old towel and made a dust cloth.
Usage patterns
- 雑巾で〈場所〉を拭くto wipe 〈a place〉 with a rag
I wiped the floor with a rag.
- 雑巾を絞るto wring out a rag
Please wring out the rag well before using it.
- 雑巾を洗うto wash a rag
After cleaning, I washed the rag and hung it up to dry.