Word Meaning 洗顔 (Sengan): Face-Washing

Meaning

English

face-washing

Reading

Kana

せんがん

Romaji

sengan

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 27 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N3 Jōyō Grade 6 Kanken 5級 Rank 23111 Priority D

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

洗顔料

せんがんりょう

facial cleanser

猫が顔を洗うと雨が降る

ねこがかおをあらうとあめがふる

if a cat washes its face, rain is coming

洗う

あらう

to purify (one's heart)

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

Example Sentences

3

歌いながら洗顔してたら泡飲んじゃった。

I swallowed a soap bubble when I was washing my face while singing.

それ歯磨き粉じゃなくて洗顔フォームだよ！

It's not a toothpaste, it's a face-cleansing foam!

朝は洗顔はもちろん身だしなみを整えてからここに集まるんだ。

Obviously wash your face, but you must also take care of your appearance before assembling here.