洗う
あらう
arau
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 2 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
洗う (あらう (arau)) means "to wash". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to wash
Also : to rinse · to cleanse
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Example Sentences
寝る前に顔を洗います。
ねるまえにかおをあらいます。
I wash my face before sleeping.
毎週、日曜日に車を洗います。
まいしゅう、にちようびにくるまをあらいます。
Every Sunday, I wash my car.
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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