Meaning and Usage
"クリーニング" primarily refers to dry cleaning or laundry services in Japanese. It is a loanword from English and is commonly used in everyday conversation when talking about cleaning clothes professionally.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "クリーニング" when discussing taking clothes like suits, coats, or delicate fabrics to a specialized cleaning service rather than washing them at home.
Collocations and Patterns
- クリーニングに出す: to send clothes to the dry cleaners
- クリーニング代: dry cleaning fee or cost
- クリーニング店: dry cleaning shop
These phrases are very common and useful when talking about laundry services.
Register and Nuance
"クリーニング" is neutral and polite enough for daily conversation and formal situations. It is not casual slang but a standard term.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "クリーニング" with general washing (洗濯). Remember, "クリーニング" usually implies professional or dry cleaning, not just washing clothes at home.