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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