Word Meaning 洗う (Arau): 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 Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

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Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

洗面所

せんめんじょ

washroom

洗面

せんめん

washing one's face

洗い物

あらいもの

things to be washed (esp. dishes and laundry)

洗髪

せんぱつ

washing one's hair

洗い上げる

あらいあげる

to finish washing

洗礼

せんれい

baptism

洗車

せんしゃ

car washing

洗足

せんそく

washing the feet

洗い直す

あらいなおす

to reconsider

洗顔

せんがん

face-washing

洗い場

あらいば

place for washing oneself in a bathroom

洗濯

せんだく

relaxing

Example Sentences

1

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.