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JLPT N29画 · 9 strokesradical

wash, clean

On'yomi (音読み)

  • セン

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • あら.う

Meanings across languages

English
wash, clean
Tiếng Việt
rửa, dọn dẹp
日本語
洗う, 掃除する

Common compounds

  • 洗濯せんたくlaundry, washing
  • 洗面せんめんwashing one's face
  • 洗剤せんざいdetergent, cleaning agent

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