洗う

あらう

to wash; to cleanse; to rinse; to inquire into

JLPT N5 common word

Meaning

v5uvt
to wash; to cleanse; to rinse
v5uvt
to inquire into; to investigate
v5uvt
to purify (one's heart)
v5uvt
to lave (e.g. shore); to wash over (e.g. deck); to sweep

Example sentences

洗ったあと引っ張って形にして。

Pull into shape after washing.
流しの横にお皿を積んでおいてくだされば、後で私が洗います。

If you stack the dishes up by the sink, I'll do them later.
毎回食事の前に手を洗いなさい。

Wash your hands before each meal.