Lexical entry
サポニン
saponin
A plant-derived compound used in soap, detergents, and medicine.
Science & MedicinePure GairaigoSource: German
Meaning
A chemical substance found in plants that has soap-like properties and is used in detergents and pharmaceuticals. The term is technical and usually appears in scientific or medical contexts.
- plant-derived chemical compound
- used in soap, detergents, and medicine
Examples
Example Sentences
大豆には、健康に良いとされるサポニンが豊富に含まれています。
Soybeans are rich in saponins, which are considered beneficial for health.
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サポニンは、水に混ぜると石鹸のように泡立つ性質を持っています。
Saponin has the property of foaming like soap when mixed with water.
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植物から抽出されたサポニンは、天然の界面活性剤として利用されます。
Saponins extracted from plants are used as natural surfactants.
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Evidence and Provenance
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- JMdict_english
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- JMdict.2026-04-17
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