Kanji 洗: meanings, readings, and example words.
Kanji 洗: wash, inquire into, probe. Readings and core meaning.
See vocabulary and examples below.
wash, inquire into, probe
Think of 'washing' cleanly with water (氵) first (先) before doing anything else. It refers to the act of using water to wipe away dirt, as in washing your face (洗手) or doing laundry (洗濯).
御手洗い (おてあらい): meaning and examples
Japanese word 御手洗い: toilet / restroom. Meanings and example sentences.
水洗 (すいせん): meaning and examples
Japanese word 水洗: flushing / water flushing. Meanings and example sentences.
御手洗 (みたらし): meaning and examples
Japanese word 御手洗: purifying water basin at shrine entrance. Meanings and example sentences.
洗剤 (せんざい): meaning and examples
Japanese word 洗剤: detergent / washing agent. Meanings and example sentences.
手洗い (てあらい): meaning and examples
Japanese word 手洗い: restroom / hand-washing. Meanings and example sentences.
洗う (あらう): meaning and examples
Japanese word 洗う: to wash / to clean. Meanings and example sentences.
お手洗い (おてあらい): meaning and examples
Japanese word お手洗い: bathroom / restroom. Meanings and example sentences.
洗濯 (せんたく): meaning and examples
Japanese word 洗濯: washing clothes. Meanings and example sentences.
