godan verb (-su), transitive verb
wash out; reveal by washing
Literal washing to expose something hidden underneath dirt or surface material.
土を洗い出して化石を見つけた。
They washed away the dirt and found a fossil.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Figurative use: to discover hidden facts, problems, or details through investigation or analysis.
監査で不正が洗い出された。
The audit uncovered fraud.
問題点を洗い出してから対策を考えよう。
Let's identify the issues first, then think of countermeasures.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
start washing
Compound verb meaning to begin washing something. Less common than the other senses.
彼は皿を洗い出した。
He started washing the dishes.