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“Washing one's hands” in Japanese

Short answer
手洗い tearai てあらい

Washing one's hands in Japanese is “手洗い” (tearai). Full meaning: washing one's hands, water (or basin, etc.) for washing one's hands; restroom, lavatory, toilet; hand-washing (laundry, etc.).

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