盥漱
Reading: かんそう
Meaning: washing hands and rinsing mouth; ritual purification
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Example Sentence
I have a habit of washing up in the morning.
Usage Notes
A formal or literary term for washing up, especially in ritual contexts. Originally from Chinese, it carries a sense of ceremonial cleansing.
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