Meaning

Primary

Hand Washing

Alternatives

Bathroom, Restroom, Lavatory

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You remember how 洗う is "to wash"? Well, when you wash your hands you're doing hand washing.

Reading

てあらい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings are the vocab readings and 洗う put together.

Context

Context Sentences

家に帰ったら、まず手洗いうがいをしましょう。

When you get home, wash your hands and gargle first.

このマスクは、手洗いすればまた使えますよ。

This mask can be used again if you hand wash it.

料理をする前には必ず手洗いするのはもちろんですが、料理中もお肉やタマゴにタッチしちゃったりしたら、小まめに手洗いするようにしてくださいね。

Always wash your hands before cooking, of course, but be sure to wash your hands frequently during cooking as well, especially if you happen to touch meat or eggs.

Kanji Composition