1.
scrubbing brush; scouring pad for kitchen use
A stiff brush or abrasive pad used for scrubbing pots, vegetables, and other items. Traditionally made from palm fibers; modern versions include metal and nylon varieties.
Common collocations
- 棕櫚たわし: palm-fiber scrubbing brush (traditional type)
- 金属たわし: metal scouring pad (steel wool type)
- たわしで洗う: to scrub with a scouring brush
- たわしで磨く: to scour and polish
Usage
Usually written in kana alone. The object of scrubbing can be pots, root vegetables, or other sturdy surfaces. Softer objects like non-stick pans should use スポンジ (sponge) instead.