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Grade 6JLPT N3

wash, inquire into, probe

9 strokes · frequency rank #1168

On
セン
Kun
あら.う

Stroke order

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Common words

  1. せんたくwashing; laundry1
    • This cotton shirt washes well.

    • When the cat is away, the mice will play.

    • The laundry room is in the basement.

  2. せんざいdetergent; cleanser; cleaning agent; washing material2
    • He swallowed detergent by mistake.

    • I got a rash on my hands from dishwasher detergent.

    • Are there any detergents in the laundry?

  3. すいせんwashing with water; rinsing; flushing3
  4. あらうto wash; to cleanse; to rinse4
    • When you wash the bag, please do not put it in the washing machine.

    • Let's do the dishes.

    • Blood will have blood.

  5. せんじょうwashing; cleansing; cleaning; laundering5
    • He cleansed the wound before putting on a bandage.

  6. せんれいbaptism; christening6
    • He was baptized a Catholic.

  7. せんれんrefinement; polish7
    • I felt utterly out of place among those sophisticated people.

    • His speech is very refined.

    • What are the marks that distinguish the cultured man?

  8. せんめんwashing one's face8
  9. てあらいwashing one's hands; water (or basin, etc.) for washing one's hands9
    • Where is the ladies' room?

  10. あらいものthings to be washed; (dirty) dishes; laundry; washing10
    • Go and help wash up, will you?

    • She breaks a dish every time she washes dishes.

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