洗う
あらう
arau
JMdict entry #1390930
- Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to wash; to cleanse; to rinse
- Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to inquire into; to investigate
- Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to purify (one's heart)
- Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to lave (e.g. shore); to wash over (e.g. deck); to sweep
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
彼は体を足から洗いはじめた。
kare ha karada wo ashi kara arai hajime ta 。
In washing himself, he started on the legs.
彼は素早く起きて、冷たい水で顔を洗い、歯をみがいて、ひげをそった。
kare ha subayaku oki te 、 tsumetai mizu de kao wo arai 、 ha wo migai te 、 hige wo soxtsu ta 。
He got up quickly, splashed cold water on his face, brushed his teeth, and shaved.
彼は食事の前に汚れた手を洗った。
kare ha shokuji no mae ni yogore ta te wo araxtsu ta 。
He washed her dirty hands before the meal.
彼は少なくとも週に一度車を洗う。
kare ha sukunaku tomo shuu ni ichi do sha wo arau 。
He washes his car at least once a week.
彼は車を洗っているところです。
kare ha kuruma wo araxtsu te iru tokoro desu 。
He is washing a car.
彼は車を洗っています。
kare ha kuruma wo araxtsu te i masu 。
He is washing the car.