# 洗 wash

(waterleft) + 先 (earlier/ the tip)
★★★★★
9 strokes

## Onyomi

SEN |

## Mnemonic

| Earlier I SENt these out to be washed in water

## Kunyomi

あら*う | wash (yourself or food) ★★★★★

## Jukugo

洗濯機(せんたくき) | washing machine ★★★☆☆ 洗濯 (do laundry) + 機 (machine) = 洗濯機 (washing machine )
洗濯(せんたく) する | do laundry ★★★☆☆ 1/2 KANA 洗 (wash) + 濯 (rinse) = 洗濯 (do laundry)
御手洗い(おてあらい) | toilet, man. Toilet!!!!!!! ★★★☆☆ F 御 (the honorific "o") + 手 (hand) + 洗 (wash) = 御手洗い (toilet, man. Toilet!!!!!!!) a shitter
洗脳(せんのう) する | brainwash ★☆☆☆☆ NEO 洗 (wash) + 脳 (brain) = 洗脳 (brainwash)

## Synonyms

classy or sophisticated 上品 洗練された 優雅な