うがい

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

gargling; rinsing one's mouth

Refers to the act of gargling or rinsing the mouth, often with water or mouthwash. Commonly used as a noun or with する as an intransitive verb.

See also: 含嗽

• 風邪かぜ予よ防ぼうのために、毎まい日にちうがいをしています。

  I gargle every day to prevent colds.