noun
washing out; exposure by washing away
General term for removing dirt or covering material by washing, often used in cleaning or archaeological contexts.
遺跡の発掘では、土を洗い出して遺物を見つける。
In excavating ruins, they wash away the soil to find artifacts.
noun
Architectural term for a concrete finish where the surface mortar is washed away to reveal the aggregate.
この建物の外壁は洗い出し仕上げになっている。
The exterior wall of this building has an exposed aggregate finish.
noun
revealing cedar grain by washing and scrubbing
Traditional woodworking technique where the surface of cedar boards is washed and scrubbed to bring out the grain.
杉板の洗い出しは、木目を美しく見せる伝統的な手法だ。
Washing and scrubbing cedar boards is a traditional technique to beautifully reveal the grain.
noun
finding out; discovery; bringing to light
Figurative use: uncovering hidden facts, problems, or candidates through thorough investigation or search.
監査で不正が洗い出された。
The audit brought the fraud to light.
候補者の洗い出しに時間がかかった。
It took time to seek out suitable candidates.