Japanese

てあらい
Meaning: washing hands; restroom; hand washing (laundry)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

手
洗
い

Example sentences

Please wash your hands before meals.
手洗いは衛生の基本です。
Hand washing is fundamental to hygiene.
感染症の予防には、手洗いとうがいが効果的です。
Hand washing and gargling are effective for preventing infectious diseases.
風邪の予防のために、帰宅したら手洗いとうがいをしましょう。
To prevent colds, let's wash our hands and gargle when we get home.
流行病が広がらないよう、手洗いと嗽を徹底することが大切だ。
To prevent the spread of infectious diseases, it is important to wash your hands and gargle thoroughly.
外から帰ったら、必ず手洗いと嗽をする。
After returning home, I always make sure to wash my hands and gargle.

Usage Notes

Can refer to washing hands, a restroom, or hand-washing clothes.

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