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洗 kanji: meaning “wash”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N39 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
wash
On'yomi
セン
Kun'yomi
あら・う

Picture story to remember 洗

Before the bath, wash your legs (儿) under the water (氵).

How to write 洗: stroke order

洗 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 洗

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Kanji that share parts with 洗.