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洗

洗 — wash, inquire into, probe

Learn the correct stroke order for 洗 (wash), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 69 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)センsen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あら.うarau
Strokes9
Radical水
Frequency#1168
Meaningswash, inquire into, probe

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

水洗すいせんwashing with water; rinsing; flushingnoun
洗うあらうto wash; to cleanse; to rinseverb
洗剤せんざいdetergent; cleanser; cleaning agentnoun
洗浄せんじょうwashing; cleansing; cleaningnoun
洗濯せんたくwashing; laundrynoun
洗脳せんのうbrainwashingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 洗 (wash) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 洗 is #1168, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

水洗すいせん — washing with water; rinsing; flushing
洗うあらう — to wash; to cleanse; to rinse
洗剤せんざい — detergent; cleanser; cleaning agent

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 洗 have?

The kanji 洗 (wash) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 洗?

洗 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 洗 mean?

洗 means: wash, inquire into, probe. On'yomi readings: セン. Kun'yomi readings: あら.う.

What JLPT level is 洗?

洗 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.