Japanese Verb for Wash

On this page we will learn the Japanese verb for Wash. The Japanese verb for the word wash is Arau.

We have listed the formal and plain forms of the verb wash The plain form on the verb wash is arau. You use this form with friends and family in a casual way. The formal form on the verb wash is araimasu You use this form when speaking in public and is more polite than the plain form.

Now have a look below to listen to the pronunciation and learn the Japanese words for the verb wash.

Here are some example sentences:

I washed my hands.
Te o araimashita

I washed the clothes here.
Koko de fuku o aratta

English	Japanese	Listen
Wash Plain Present	Arau	Listen
Washed Plain Past	Aratta	Listen
Wash Formal Present	Araimasu	Listen
Washed Formal Past	Araimashita	Listen

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