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arau
1
verb[T]
To wash or clean something with water or another liquid.
arau
Pronunciation
Etymology
A native Japanese verb written with the kanji 洗, meaning “wash,” plus the okurigana う.
Examples
食事の前に手を洗う。
shokuji no mae ni te o arau.
Wash your hands before eating.
母は台所で野菜を洗っている。
haha wa daidokoro de yasai o aratte iru.
My mother is washing vegetables in the kitchen.
Character Breakdown
洗
ara
wash
う
u
verb-ending okurigana
Collocations
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2
verb[T]
To investigate or examine thoroughly, especially a person’s background, record, or facts of a case.
arau
Pronunciation
Etymology
A figurative extension of “to wash,” suggesting bringing hidden dirt or facts to light.
Examples
警察は容疑者の身元を洗った。
keisatsu wa yōgisha no mimoto o aratta.
The police investigated the suspect’s identity.
記者たちは事件の背景を洗っている。
kishatachi wa jiken no haikei o aratte iru.
The reporters are looking thoroughly into the background of the incident.
Character Breakdown
洗
ara
wash; examine
う
u
verb-ending okurigana
Collocations
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3
verb[T]
For waves, water, or a current to wash against or over something.
arau
Pronunciation
Etymology
A natural extension of the basic sense “to wash,” applied to water moving over a surface.
Examples
波が岩を洗う。
nami ga iwa o arau.
The waves wash against the rocks.
激しい雨が道を洗っていた。
hageshii ame ga michi o aratte ita.
The heavy rain was washing over the road.
Character Breakdown
洗
ara
wash
う
u
verb-ending okurigana
Collocations
AI Generated