Wash in Japanese
"wash" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "wash". The most common choice is shown first.
洗View details →
Top pick
wash, inquire into, probe
Reading: sen
9 strokes · elegant
Where it comes from
Composed of water and before. Washing with water first.
What it carries
Wash, laundry, refinement. Represents cleansing and polishing.
Related kanji for "wash"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for wash?
The most common kanji for "wash" is 洗, read as sen. It means wash, inquire into, probe. Related kanji: 濯 (wash).
How many strokes does 洗 have?
洗 has 9 strokes.