washing; rinsing
Only when written 洗い
General noun for the act of washing or rinsing something. Often used in compounds like 手洗い (hand washing) or 洗い物 (dishes to wash).
Washing the dishes after meals is a hassle.
sashimi chilled in iced water
A dish of thinly sliced raw fish briefly chilled in ice water, giving it a firm texture. A traditional Japanese preparation.
When summer comes, I start craving chilled carp sashimi.
この石鹸は手洗いに適している。
This soap is suitable for hand washing.
Sea bream arai has a firm texture and is delicious.
I ate arai for the first time at a traditional Japanese restaurant.
I sent my winter coat out to be cleaned.
洗濯 refers specifically to washing clothes or laundry, while 洗い is a broader, more general term for washing anything.
洗浄 is a formal, technical term used for cleansing things like medical equipment or wounds, whereas 洗い is the plain, everyday word for washing.
hand washing; water for washing hands · restroom; toilet; lavatory · hand-washing (laundry)
raccoon; common raccoon
things to be washed; dirty dishes; laundry; washing
washing out; exposure by washing away · exposed aggregate finish; exposed aggregate concrete · revealing cedar grain by washing and scrubbing · finding out; discovery; bringing to light
wash away; rinse off
dishwashing; washing-up
washing with cold water; rinsing without soap
all; completely; without exception
dishwashing; doing the dishes
Standard kanji spelling for the general washing sense.
Specialized kanji for the sashimi dish; 膾 means 'raw fish'.
Specialized kanji for the sashimi dish; 魚 means 'fish'.
Specialized kanji for the sashimi dish; 鱠 is a rare character for 'raw fish'.
The noun form of the verb 洗う (to wash). The food sense derives from the idea of 'washing' the fish in ice water.
washing whole; laundering without taking apart
washing place; wash area · bathroom washing area; body-washing space
wash out; reveal by washing · uncover; bring to light; identify · start washing
toilet; restroom; lavatory; bathroom
prewashing; preliminary washing
prewashing; pre-wash
marking to market; mark-to-market
sexual service of washing a partner's fingers or toes inside one's vagina
sake cup rinsing bowl
washtub; dishpan; washing-up bowl
ramrod; cleaning rod
cleansing powder; washing powder
vinegar for washing or seasoning seafood