Translation guide
The systems and practices for maintaining clean and hygienic conditions, especially through waste disposal and clean water supply.
Referring to systems for clean water, sewage, and waste management in a community or area.
The most common and general term for sanitation, covering public health, hygiene, and cleanliness. Often used in compounds.
Practices related to keeping oneself or one's home clean to prevent disease.
Specifically the removal and treatment of human waste and garbage.
この地域は衛生状態が悪い。
Sanitation conditions are poor in this area.
衛生設備を整備する必要がある。
We need to improve sanitation facilities.
Specifically public health or community sanitation, often used in official or academic contexts.
公衆衛生の向上が急務だ。
Improving public sanitation is an urgent task.
Loanword from English, used in international development or technical fields. Not common in everyday Japanese.
サニテーションの問題は深刻だ。
Sanitation issues are serious.
Also used for personal hygiene. Context clarifies the scope.
手洗いは衛生の基本です。
Handwashing is the foundation of sanitation.
Means 'to keep clean', often used when talking about maintaining sanitary conditions in daily life.
キッチンは清潔に保ってください。
Please keep the kitchen sanitary.
Refers to sewage treatment, a key part of sanitation systems.
下水処理施設が不足している。
There is a shortage of sewage treatment facilities.
Waste disposal in general, including garbage and industrial waste.
廃棄物処理は衛生上重要だ。
Waste disposal is important for sanitation.