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洗あらい

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Meanings

1

noun

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).

2

noun

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.

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