Word Meaning 洗う
あらう
arau
洗う is read as あらう (arau) and means to purify (one's heart).
Meaning
English
- to purify (one's heart)
- to inquire into
- to investigate
- to lave (e.g. shore)
- to wash over (e.g. deck)
- to sweep
- to wash
- to cleanse
Reading
Kana
あらう
Romaji
arau
Stroke Sequence
2 Characters • 11 Total StrokesStudy Signals and Categories
Related Vocabulary
Max. 12Example Sentences
10顔を洗うと目が覚める。
かおをあらうとめがさめる。
Washing my face wakes me up.
お皿は洗うから。
I'm going to wash the dishes.
洗う必要がある。
It needs washing.
お皿洗うの、手伝おうか?
Shall I help wash up the plates?
車を洗うの手伝ってよ。
Help me wash the car.
お皿を洗うところです。
I'm just about to wash the dishes.
毎日、髪の毛は洗うよ。
I wash my hair every day.
一日に何度も手を洗うよ。
I wash my hands many times a day.
手を洗うの忘れないでよ。
Don't forget to wash your hands.
この車は洗う必要がある。
This car needs washing.