洗う
あらう
arau
verbVocabularyLevel 2 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
洗う (あらう (arau)) means "to wash". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.
Meaning
to wash
Also : to rinse · to cleanse
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
Imagine a faceplate washing machine that only washes your face, so "ara" is a wash, and "au" is "you," meaning you are washed.
Example Sentences
まいにち、洗います。
まいにち、あらいます。
I like to wash.
私は洗います。
わたしはあらいます。
I can wash.
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