洗う

あらう

[arau]

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to wash; to cleanse; to rinse

2.GodanTransitive

to inquire into; to investigate

3.GodanTransitive

to purify (one's heart)

4.GodanTransitive

to lave (e.g. shore); to wash over (e.g. deck); to sweep

食べたあとすぐにお皿を洗った。

I washed the dishes right after eating.

警察は容疑者の身辺を洗うそうだ。

I hear the police will investigate the suspect's background.

外から帰ったら手を洗わないとご飯を食べちゃだめだよ。

When you come home from outside, you can't eat until you wash your hands.