ソープsoopu

1. nounsoap
2. nounsoapland; brothel where one can bathe with prostitutes

• Synonym石鹸せっけんNeutralThe everyday word for soap and the safest choice; 「ソープ」 on its own is easily taken to mean an adult bath establishment, so avoid using it alone.
• SynonymセッケンNeutralKatakana spelling of soap with the same meaning as 「石鹸」; seen mostly on product packaging.
• RelatedシャボンNeutralAn old word for soap borrowed from Portuguese; today it survives mainly in 「シャボン玉」, soap bubbles.

「ソープ」 is a loanword for soap, mostly in compounds like 「ボディソープ」; alone it often suggests an adult bath house. Use 「石鹸」 for everyday soap; 「セッケン」 appears on packaging and 「シャボン」 mainly in 「シャボン玉」.

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1. 石鹼せっけん。