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Kanji 洗

9 strokes

Meaning

wash, inquire into, probe

On'yomi
セン
Kun'yomi
あらう
Strokes
9
JLPT
N3
School grade
Grade 6
Kanken
5級
Frequency
#1168 / 2500

Stroke order

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7
  8. 8
  9. 9

Words with 洗

  • 洗う

    あらう

    to wash

    N5
  • 洗濯

    せんたく

    washing, laundry

    N5
  • お手洗い

    おてあらい

    toilet, restroom, bathroom (lit., a place to wash one's hands)

    N5
  • 洗剤

    せんざい

    detergent

    N3
  • 水洗

    すいせん

    flushing

    N3
  • 洗面

    せんめん

    wash up (one's face), have a wash

    N2
  • 手洗い

    てあらい

    restroom, lavatory

    N2

Example sentences

  • お手洗てあらいはどこですか。

    Where is the bathroom?

  • 彼かれが車くるまを洗あらうのを見みました。

    I saw him wash the car.

  • 最初さいしょ着きる前まえに洗濯せんたくしてください。

    Wash before first wearing.

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