also: がんそう
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
gargling; rinsing one's mouth
Common everyday word for gargling or rinsing the mouth, often with water or mouthwash. The kanji forms 含嗽 and 含漱 are rare and mostly encountered in medical or formal contexts.
風邪をひかないように、帰宅したら必ずうがいをする。
To avoid catching a cold, I always gargle when I get home.
のどが痛いので、塩水
My throat was sore, so I gargled with salt water.