1. Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

   1.

   to wash; to cleanse; to rinse

2. 2.

   to inquire into; to investigate

3. 3.

   to purify (one's heart)

Example sentences

• お皿は洗うから。

  I'm going to wash the dishes.

• 洗う必要がある。

  It needs washing.