Japanese for Cleaning Jobs
Essential phrases for building and facility cleaning work in Japan.
Cleaning work in Japan often involves early mornings, set routines, and brief communication with supervisors. Most teams have a specific order for cleaning areas and strict rules about supplies. Reporting problems like leaks or broken equipment promptly is expected. These phrases cover supplies, instructions, reporting, and the schedule-related communication you'll need.
Supplies & Instructions
モップと雑巾はどこにありますか？
Moppu to zoukin wa doko ni arimasu ka?
Where are the mop and cleaning cloths?
今日の清掃範囲はどこですか？
Kyou no seisou han'i wa doko desu ka?
What's today's cleaning area?
ゴミ袋が足りません。
Gomibukuro ga tarimasen.
We're running low on garbage bags.
この洗剤を使っていいですか？
Kono senzai wo tsukatte ii desu ka?
Can I use this detergent?
床をワックスがけしますか？
Yuka wo wakkusu gake shimasu ka?
Should I wax the floor?
Reporting
清掃完了しました。
Seisou kanryou shimashita.
Cleaning complete.
トイレの備品を補充しました。
Toire no bihin wo hojuu shimashita.
I've restocked the restroom supplies.
水漏れを見つけました。
Mizumore wo mitsukemashita.
I found a water leak.
エアコンのフィルターが汚れています。
Eakon no firutaa ga yogorete imasu.
The AC filter is dirty.
Schedule & Team
今日のシフトは何時までですか？
Kyou no shifuto wa nanji made desu ka?
What time does my shift end today?
次の現場はどこですか？
Tsugi no genba wa doko desu ka?
Where is the next site?
お先に失礼します。お疲れさまでした。
Osaki ni shitsurei shimasu. Otsukare sama deshita.
I'm heading out. Good work today.
明日は何時集合ですか？
Ashita wa nanji shuugou desu ka?
What time do we meet tomorrow?
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