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On'yomi
セン
SEN
Kun'yomi
あら.う
arau

wash · inquire into · probe

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Frequency#1168
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Component Breakdown

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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