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N4 · 9 strokes · — · Irodori #396 · Elementary 2 L14
洗
inquire into, probe, wash
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Readings
- On’yomi
- セン
- Kun’yomi
- あら・う
Example words
手洗い
てあらい
hand wash
洗濯機
せんたくき
washing machine
槽洗浄
そうせんじょう
drum cleaning
洗濯
せんたく
laundry
洗濯ばさみ
せんたくばさみ
clothes peg
洗濯
せんたく
laundry
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 9-stroke character meaning "inquire into" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "inquire into" (洗) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
洗う (あらう) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 洗う (あらう) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: あら・う — often used in native Japanese words (like 洗う). On'yomi: セン — common in compound words (熟語).