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洗う
あらう
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To wash
arau
N5
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JLPT Level
N5
Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
Kana
あらう
Romaji
arau
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What does 洗う mean in Japanese?
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The word 洗う (あらう) means "to wash" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N5 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 洗う?
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洗う is read as あらう (romaji: arau). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 洗う?
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洗う is a JLPT N5 vocabulary item. Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
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