“Washing” or “Examine thoroughly” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “洗”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “洗” means “Cleanse”, “Rinse” or “Investigate clearly” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “洗”
Jouyou Kanji “洗” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 9 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | せん(sen) |
| せい(sei) | |
| Kun-Yomi | あら(う)(ara(u)) |
| Meanings | Wash, Cleanse, Scour, Purify, Rinse |
| Investigate clearly, Examine thoroughly | |
| Arai (One of Japanese cooking — fish cut meat which is shrinked with cold ice water) |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “洗”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 洗い浚い(あらいざらい-a ra i za ra i) | Everything, All, Wholly, Entirely |
| 洗い張り(あらいはり-a ra i ha ri) | Stretching pieces of a kimono on boards to dry after they have been washed and starched |
| 洗眼(せんがん-se n ga n) | Eye washing |
| 洗顔(せんがん-se n ga n) | Face washing |
| 洗剤(せんざい-se n za i) | Detergent |
| 洗浄(せんじょう-se n jo u) | Cleansing, Cleaning, Cleanup |
| 洗心(せんしん-se n shi n) | To wash away and purify the annoying of the mind |
| 洗足(せんそく-se n so ku) | Washing the feet |
| 洗濯(せんたく-se n ta ku) | Laundering, Washing |
| 洗髪(せんぱつ-se n pa tsu) | Shampoo, Washing one’s hair |
| 洗面(せんめん-se n me n) | Washing one’s face |
| 洗礼(せんれい-se n re i) | Baptism |
| 洗練(せんれん-se n re n) | Civilization, Sophistication |
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