Moto 洗う (あらう)to wash; to cleanse; to rinse
- to wash; to cleanse; to rinseGodan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb
- to inquire into; to investigateGodan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb
- to purify (one's heart)Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb
- to lave (e.g. shore); to wash over (e.g. deck); to sweepGodan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb
Kanji in 洗う
Words that share its kanji
- 洗濯せんたくwashing; laundry
- 洗剤せんざいdetergent; cleanser
- 洗浄せんじょうwashing; cleansing
- 洗濯機せんたくきwashing machine (laundry)
- 洗い上げるあらいあげるto finish washing; to wash well
- 洗礼せんれいbaptism
- 合成洗剤ごうせいせんざいsynthetic detergent
- お手洗いおてあらいtoilet; restroom
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