Vocab Info

N5 う-verb (う), Transitive verb

(あら)to wash

    Dictionary Definition

    Common

    1. う-verb (う), Transitive verb

      1.

      to wash, to cleanse, to rinse

    2. う-verb (う), Transitive verb

      2.

      to inquire into, to investigate

    3. う-verb (う), Transitive verb

      3.

      to purify (one's heart)

    4. う-verb (う), Transitive verb

      4.

      to lave (e.g. shore), to wash over (e.g. deck), to sweep

    All Forms

    洗う 【あらう】

    Details

    • Pitch Accent

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    Examples

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      (かお)をよく(あら)

      I will wash my face thoroughly.

      • N5

      石鹸(せっけん)(あし)(あら)

      I wash my feet with soap.

      • N5

      昼食(ちゅうしょく)()食器(しょっき)(あら)のは(おとうと)仕事(しごと)だ。

      Washing dishes after lunch is my younger brother's job.

      • N5

      (わたし)(くるま)(あら)バイトをしています。

      I work part-time washing cars.

      • N5

      仔犬(こいぬ)動画(どうが)(こころ)(あら)われた。

      The puppy video was so heartwarming.

      • N4
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