Kanji
N3 9 strokes Grade 6 freq #1168

wash, inquire into, probe

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Radical (部首)

water mizu

Others with this radical

On'yomi compounds (音読み)

washing; laundry
detergent; cleanser
washing; cleansing
washing machine; (clothes) washer
baptism; christening
synthetic detergent
washing with water; rinsing
washing one's face
washroom; bathroom
face-washing

Kun'yomi words (訓読み)

to finish washing; to wash well
to wash; to cleanse
washing one's hands; water (or basin, etc.) for washing one's hands
washing-up; dish-washing
to wash again
washing with cold water (without using soap, etc.)
washing place (e.g. for laundry or tableware)
things to be washed; (dirty) dishes

Example sentences

Washing clothes is my work.

I did the washing while the baby was sleeping.

Are there any detergents in the laundry?

The washing machine is out of order.