Vocabulary

What does 洗う (あらう, arau) mean?

洗う (あらう, arau) means to wash.

Quick facts
Readingあらう
Romajiarau
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
あらう
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonarau

to wash

GenkiGenki 8
  1. 1godan verb · transitive to wash; to cleanse; to rinse
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to inquire into; to investigate
  3. 3godan verb · transitive to purify (one's heart)
  4. 4godan verb · transitive to lave (e.g. shore); to wash over (e.g. deck); to sweep

Example sentences

  • I wash my hands.

  • I wash clothes every day.

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