Japanese dictionary
How to say "wash" in Japanese
洗うあらう · arau
To "wash" in Japanese is 洗う (arau). Washing clothes is 洗濯する (sentaku suru).
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Ways to say "wash" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 洗うあらう · arau | To wash. |
| 洗濯するせんたくする · sentaku suru | To do laundry. |
| 皿洗いさらあらい · saraarai | Washing dishes. |
| 洗面所せんめんじょ · senmenjo | Washroom; sink area. |
How to use it
A washing machine is 洗濯機 (sentakuki).
Many Japanese homes have a separate sink area, 洗面所 (senmenjo).
Example sentences
- 食べる前に手を洗いましょう。Taberu mae ni te o araimashō.Let's wash our hands before eating.
- 週末に洗濯をします。Shūmatsu ni sentaku o shimasu.I do laundry on the weekend.
- お皿を洗いました。Osara o araimashita.I washed the dishes.
- このシャツは洗濯機で洗えますか。Kono shatsu wa sentakuki de araemasu ka.Can this shirt be machine-washed?
- 洗面所で顔を洗いました。Senmenjo de kao o araimashita.I washed my face at the sink.
- 車を洗いました。Kuruma o araimashita.I washed the car.
Questions
How do you say "do laundry" in Japanese?
Say 洗濯する (sentaku suru). Hanging laundry to dry is 洗濯物を干す (sentakumono o hosu).
What is 洗面所?
洗面所 (senmenjo) is the room or area with a sink for washing your face and hands.
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