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洗
洗 (readings: せん, あら; Japanese kanji) means “to wash”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 洗面 (washing the face).
What does 洗 mean?
| Kanji | 洗 |
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| Meaning | to wash |
| Readings | せん, あら |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 洗
洗 is read せん or あら depending on the word.
Example words with 洗
| Example | 洗面 (washing the face) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14