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洗
On'yomi
セン
SEN
Kun'yomi
あら.う
arau
wash · inquire into · probe
elegant
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Frequency#1168
Radical水water(4)
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Component Breakdown
洗=
氵先
water + 先
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and before. Washing with water first.
Symbolism
Wash, laundry, refinement. Represents cleansing and polishing.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
洗いざらい
あらいざらい
Everything without exception
Completely, leaving nothing out