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Definition and meaning of 洗う - あらう in Japanese

あらう洗う
arau

N4

1.to wash

godan ~う verb / transitive

手を洗う。
I wash my hands.
あらう洗う
arau

N4

1.clean or wash something thoroughly.

Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

毎日歯を洗うことは大切です。
It is important to brush your teeth every day.
野菜を洗ってから食べましょう。
Let's wash the vegetables before eating.
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2.wash or clean something.

Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

彼は事件を洗うために証拠を集めている。
He is gathering evidence to investigate the case.
警察は事件の真相を洗うために捜査を行った。
The police conducted an investigation to uncover the truth of the incident.
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3.cleanse or wash something.

Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

毎日、心を洗うことは大切です。
It is important to purify your heart every day.
自然の中で心を洗う時間を取りましょう。
Let's take time to purify our hearts in nature.
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4.wash or clean something thoroughly.

Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

海が岸を洗う。
The sea washes the shore.
デッキを洗う。
Wash the deck.
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はなび

花火

hanabi

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洗う あらう
洗う あらう

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