洗せん足そく

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

washing the feet; foot washing

Refers to the act of washing one's feet, often in a ritual or hygienic context. Can be used as a noun or with する as a verb.

• 旅りょ館かんに着ついたら、まず洗せん足そくをした。

  When I arrived at the inn, I first washed my feet.

• 教きょう会かいで洗せん足そくの儀ぎ式しきが行おこなわれた。

  A foot-washing ceremony was held at the church.