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JLPT N5 Beginner

洗う

To wash or clean something with water.

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Other forms

洗います polite form
洗った plain past
洗って te-form
洗える potential form
Verb (Godan, transitive)

To wash" / "To rinse

Indicates the removal of dirt or impurities from an object or body part using water or liquid.

Example

食事 の 前 に 手 を 洗って ください 。

Please wash your hands before the meal.

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洗う
あらう
To wash or clean something with water.
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