(せっけん)

せっけん
noun
soap
1. soap
A cleansing agent made from fats and an alkali, used for washing the body, hands, or objects.
石鹸(せっけん)()(あら)
Wash hands with soap.
Use soap in the bath.
Let's wash our hands well with soap before eating.
This soap is gentle on the skin, so it can be used safely even for children.
When traveling, it's convenient to put a small soap in your bag and take it with you.

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Note: Modern cleaning products often use ボディソープ or ハンドソープ instead of traditional bar soap.