JLPT N3 · 9 strokes
Kanji 洗: "wash, inquire into, probe"
The kanji 洗 means "wash, inquire into, probe". It is written with 9 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N3, read セン in on'yomi and あら.う in kun'yomi.
Stroke order
Strokes are written in the order of the numbers. The order is not decorative: it is what gives the character its balance, and it is also how handwriting search works in Japanese dictionaries.
Readings
On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)
セン
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
あら.う
In a kun'yomi reading, the dot separates the kanji from its okurigana: かた.る is read かたる and written 語る. A hyphen marks a bound position, like -び in 日.
At a glance
| Meaning | wash, inquire into, probe |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 9 |
| JLPT level | N3 |
| Taught in Japan | grade 6 |
| Frequency rank | 1168 of 2,501 |
Common words with 洗
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 洗うto wash; to cleanse; to rinse · to inquire into; to investigate
- 洗濯washing; laundry · relaxation; rejuvenation; melting away (of worries, fatigue, etc.)
- 洗練refinement; polish
- 洗脳brainwashing
- 洗濯物laundry; the washing
- 洗面所washroom; bathroom
- 洗い流すto wash away; to rinse off
- 洗い物things to be washed; (dirty) dishes; laundry; washing
- 洗濯機washing machine; (clothes) washer
- 洗礼baptism; christening · initiation (into a society, group, etc.); baptism
- お手洗いtoilet; restroom; lavatory; bathroom
- 洗いざらいall; wholly; entirely; completely
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