洗う
Reading: あらう
Meaning: to wash
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Example Sentence
手 を 洗う 前 に 食べる な
Don't eat before washing your hands.
Usage Notes
Used for washing physical objects, including body parts. Different from 洗濯する which is specifically for laundry.
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