Translation of Japanese word "洗う" to English
洗う
あらう
[arau]
IPA: /arau/
Meaning
VerbTo clean with water.
How to use
洗う (arau) — 'to wash'. Group 1. 手を洗う — wash hands. 洗濯する (sentaku suru) — do laundry. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
to wash
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 洗う
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あらう
Romaji Transcription: arau
Example Sentences
彼女は毎日顔を洗う。
かのじょはまいにちをかおをあらう
She washes her face every day.
車を洗う時間がない。
くるまをあらうじかんがない
I don't have time to wash the car.
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Common phrases
- 手を洗う— to wash hands
Frequency rank: #321 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "洗う" mean?▼
The Japanese word "洗う" means "to wash" in English.
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The word "洗う" is read as "あらう" (arau). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "彼女は毎日顔を洗う。".
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