godan verb (-su), transitive verb
wash again; rewash
Literal meaning: to wash something a second time, often because it wasn't clean enough the first time.
汚れが落ちなかったので、もう一度洗い直した。
The dirt didn't come off, so I washed it again.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Figurative use: to go back over a plan, idea, or situation from the beginning, as if washing it clean and starting fresh. Often used in business or personal decision-making.
計画を根本から洗い直す必要がある。
We need to reconsider the plan from the ground up.
その問題についてもう一度洗い直してみましょう。
Let's reexamine that issue once more.