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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