洗う
あらう
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
To wash
Examples
手を洗います。
I wash my hands.
📖 How to Use
「洗う」is a verb meaning "To wash." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「洗う」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「洗う」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「洗う」mean in Japanese?+
「洗う」means "To wash". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「洗う」?+
「洗う」is read as「あらう」.
Is 「洗う」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「洗う」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「洗う」?+
手を洗います。 — I wash my hands.
Practice 「洗う」 with spaced repetition