洗
あら.う
arau
JLPT N39 strokesKanjiLevel 43 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
洗 is the kanji for "Wash". A common reading is あら.う (arau). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Wash
Also : Probe
Readings
kunあら.う/ arauonせん/ sen
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 洗 represents 'WASH'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of wash.
Reading ·
On-reading: せん — remember this sound by associating it with wash. Kun-reading: あら.う.
Example Sentences
手をよく洗ってください。
てをよくあらってください。
Please wash your hands well.
洗濯物を干しました。
せんたくものをほしました。
I hung up the laundry.
Vocabulary using 洗
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