— wash, inquire into, probe

  • JLPT N4
  • 9 strokes
  • Grade 6
  • Radical 水
  • #1168 most frequent

Readings

On'yomi
セン
Kun'yomi
あら.う

Example words

  • 洗濯せんたくwashing; laundry
  • 洗剤せんざいdetergent; washing material
  • 洗うあらう(1) to wash (2) to investigate
  • 手洗いてあらい(1) washing one's hands; water (or basin, etc.) for washing one's hands (2) restroom; lavatory; toilet (3) hand-washing (laundry, etc.)
  • 水洗すいせんrinsing with water; flushing
  • 洗面せんめんwash up (one's face); have a wash
  • お手洗いおてあらいtoilet; restroom; lavatory; bathroom