Quick answer
濯 is the kanji for "Wash". The most common reading is すす.ぐ (susugu). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Wash
Also : Rinse · Laundry
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
17 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 濯 represents 'LAUNDRY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of laundry.
On-reading: たく — remember this sound by associating it with laundry. Kun-reading: すす.ぐ.
Example Sentences
洗濯物が乾かないと、部屋に干すしかありません。
せんたくものがかわかないと、へやにほすしかありません。
When laundry doesn't dry, there's nothing to do but hang it in the room.
洗濯をこまめにすることで、衣類を清潔に保てます。
せんたくをこまめにすることで、いるいをせいけつにたもてます。
By doing laundry frequently, you can keep clothing clean.
Vocabulary using 濯
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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