洗う

あらう

To wash; to cleanse

N5verb·arau

How to remember it

'Arau' rinses away—cleansing hands, dishes, clothes, or fresh vegetables.

Example sentences

  • 食事の前に手を洗ってください。

    しょくじのまえにてをあらってください。

    Please wash your hands before eating.

  • 毎日お皿を洗います。

    まいにちおさらをあらいます。

    I wash the dishes every day.

Usage

For hands, dishes, clothes, veg; for the body use 風呂に入る instead.

Related words

洗濯風呂に入る

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