水みず洗あらい

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

washing with cold water; rinsing without soap

Refers to washing something using only water, without detergent or soap. Often used for delicate fabrics or when soap residue is undesirable.

• このセーターは水みず洗あらいできますか。

  Can this sweater be washed with water (without soap)?

• 食しょっ器きを水みず洗あらいしてから食しょく洗せん機きに入いれてください。

  Please rinse the dishes with water before putting them in the dishwasher.