What does kanji 沐 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 沐 is wash.

How is kanji 沐 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 沐 are あら.う, もく.する; the onyomi readings are モク.

Example words that use kanji 沐 include 沐する, 沐浴, 沐猴, 沐猴にして冠す.

Kanken 1

沐

Meaning

wash

Stroke Order

6 common entries

Showing 6 of 6 entries that include this kanji.

もくする

to receive (a favor, blessing, benefit)

もくよく

ablution

もっこう

monkey

もっこうにしてかんす

to only look the part (but otherwise be wholly unsuited for it)

しっぷうもくう

struggling through wind and rain

さいかいもくよく

purification

5 reference sentences

彼は朝に沐してから出かけた。

He washed himself in the morning before going out.

彼女は毎日髪を沐する。

She washes her hair every day.

沐して気分がすっきりした。

After washing, I felt refreshed.

旅の途中で川の水で沐した。

During the journey, he washed with river water.

彼は恩に沐して成長した。

He grew up receiving much kindness.