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洗う

あらう

Readings

あらう

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5u, vtto wash; to cleanse; to rinse
  2. 2.
    v5u, vtto inquire into; to investigate
  3. 3.
    v5u, vtto purify (one's heart)
  4. 4.
    v5u, vtto lave (e.g. shore); to wash over (e.g. deck); to sweep

Kanji breakdown

洗
N39 strokesGrade 6

Example sentences

そのバッグを洗うときは洗濯機に入れないでください。

When you wash the bag, please do not put it in the washing machine.

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洗うあらう

to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)

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