soap

US /soʊp/
UK /soʊp/
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1.

石鹸

a substance used with water for washing and cleaning, made of a compound of natural oils or fats with sodium hydroxide or another strong alkali, and typically having perfume and coloring added.

:
She washed her hands with soap and water.
彼女は石鹸と水で手を洗った。
This new soap smells wonderful.
この新しい石鹸は素晴らしい香りがする。
2.

メロドラマ, ソープオペラ

a derogatory term for melodrama, especially in television or radio series.

:
I can't stand watching all that soap on TV.
テレビでそんなメロドラマばかり見ていられない。
Her life is like a real-life soap opera.
彼女の人生はまるで現実のメロドラマのようだ。
1.

石鹸で洗う, 泡立てる

to wash with soap.

:
He soaped his hands thoroughly before rinsing.
彼はすすぐ前に手をしっかり石鹸で洗った
The barber soaped the man's face before shaving.
理髪師はひげを剃る前に男性の顔を石鹸で洗った