JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
洗 — wash
- Reading
- セン・あら.う
- Meaning
- wash; inquire into; probe
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
洗 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is セン・あら.う and it means wash; inquire into; probe. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
洗 appears in everyday japanese words such as 水洗 (flushing), 洗剤 (detergent) and 洗う (to wash).
Japanese words containing 洗
Frequently asked questions
What does 洗 mean in Japanese?
洗 means wash; inquire into; probe in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 洗 read?
洗 is read セン・あら.う. Reading it inside real words — 水洗 and 洗剤 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 洗 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 洗 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 洗 in a word?
A common word containing 洗 is 水洗 (すいせん) — "flushing". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 洗 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 洗 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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