あら
洗
　
う

Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to wash, to cleanse, to rinse.
  2. to inquire into, to investigate.
  3. to purify (one's heart).
  4. to lave (e.g. shore), to wash over (e.g. deck), to sweep.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
あら
洗
　
う
 洗う あらう ✔

Contained Kanji Breakdown

wash, inquire into, probe
あら.う　セン　あらい (6th, N3)
water, water radical (no. 85)
さんずい
before, ahead, previous
セン　さき　ま.ず (1st, N5)
legs radical (no. 10)
ジン　ニン　がい (Kentei 1)