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手洗い器 (てあらいき) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
washbasin ; hand-washing sink
Refers to a basin or sink specifically for washing hands, often found in bathrooms, kitchens, or public facilities.
Written forms 手て 洗あら い 器き
Standard kanji spelling for a washbasin or hand-washing sink.
手て 洗あらい 器き
Abbreviated spelling without the okurigana い; less common but still used.
Kanji 洗 wash, inquire into, probe utensil, vessel, receptacle
Similar words 洗せん 面めん 台だい 洗面台 is a more general term for a washstand or bathroom vanity, often including a mirror and storage, while 手洗い器 specifically emphasizes the basin for hand-washing.
流なが し 流し is a kitchen sink or a general sink for washing dishes, whereas 手洗い器 is specifically for washing hands.
Etymology Compound of 手洗い (hand-washing) and 器 (vessel, container).
