Readings: タク (Onyomi), すす.ぐ, ゆす.ぐ (Kunyomi)
Meaning: wash, rinse, laundry
Phono-semantic character (形声文字). Formed from 氵 (water radical) and 濯 (zhuó), a phonetic component that originally meant to clean or wash textiles. The water radical reinforces this meaning.
View JLPT N2 Kanji ListHow to Write – Stroke Order
The stroke order for 濯 starts with the three-dot water radical (氵) on the left, followed by the complex right-hand component. Ensure the water radical is written first.
Kanji Details
Radical | 氵 (さんずい) |
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Strokes | 17 |
JLPT Level | N2 |
Grade | Joyo |
Readings with English Transcription
Onyomi (Chinese readings)
- 濯 (TAKU)
Kunyomi (Japanese readings)
- 濯ぐ (susugu)
- 濯ぐ (yusugu)
Common Words Using 濯
Onyomi Readings
Word | Reading | Meaning |
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洗濯 | せんたく | washing, laundry |
洗濯機 | せんたくき | washing machine |
洗濯物 | せんたくもの | laundry (items to be washed) |
洗濯板 | せんたくいた | washboard |
洗濯屋 | せんたくや | laundromat, laundry shop |
洗濯槽 | せんたくそう | washing tub/drum |
洗滌 | せんたく | washing, cleansing (more formal/technical) |
脱水濯 | だっすいせんたく | spin-dry washing (technical term for a cycle) |
自動洗濯 | じどうせんたく | automatic washing |
手動洗濯 | しゅどうせんたく | manual washing |
Kunyomi Readings
Word | Reading | Meaning |
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濯ぐ | すすぐ | to rinse, to wash out |
濯ぐ | ゆすぐ | to rinse, to swill (e.g., mouth, container) |
濯ぎ | すすぎ | rinsing (noun) |
濯ぎ物 | すすぎもの | laundry (to be rinsed) |
濯ぎ洗い | すすぎあらい | rinse washing |
口を濯ぐ | くちをすすぐ | to rinse one’s mouth |
米を濯ぐ | こめをすすぐ | to rinse rice |
野菜を濯ぐ | やさいをすすぐ | to rinse vegetables |
手足を濯ぐ | てあしをすすぐ | to rinse one’s hands and feet |
濯ぎ水 | すすぎみず | rinse water |
Example Sentences
Japanese: 毎日洗濯をします。
Kana: まいにちせんたくをします。
Romaji: Mainichi sentaku o shimasu.
English: I do laundry every day.
Japanese: この洗濯機はとても静かです。
Kana: このせんたくきはとてもしずかです。
Romaji: Kono sentakuki wa totemo shizuka desu.
English: This washing machine is very quiet.
Japanese: 洗濯物が乾いたら取り込んでください。
Kana: せんたくものがかわいたらとりこんでください。
Romaji: Sentakumono ga kawaitara torikonde kudasai.
English: Please bring in the laundry when it’s dry.
Japanese: コップをきれいに濯いでください。
Kana: コップをきれいにすすいでください。
Romaji: Koppu o kirei ni susuide kudasai.
English: Please rinse the cup thoroughly.
Japanese: ご飯を炊く前に米をよく濯ぎます。
Kana: ごはんをたくまえにこめをよくすすぎます。
Romaji: Gohan o taku mae ni kome o yoku susugimasu.
English: I rinse the rice well before cooking it.
Japanese: シャンプーの後は、髪をしっかり濯ぎます。
Kana: シャンプーのあとは、かみをしっかりすすぎます。
Romaji: Shanpuu no ato wa, kami o shikkari susugimasu.
English: After shampooing, I rinse my hair thoroughly.
Japanese: この服は手で濯ぐ必要があります。
Kana: このふくはてですすぐひつようがあります。
Romaji: Kono fuku wa te de susugu hitsuyou ga arimasu.
English: This clothing needs to be hand-rinsed.
Japanese: 歯磨きの後、口を濯ぎました。
Kana: はみがきのあと、くちをすすぎました。
Romaji: Hamigaki no ato, kuchi o susugimashita.
English: After brushing my teeth, I rinsed my mouth.
Japanese: 彼はシャツの泥を水で濯ぎ落とした。
Kana: かれはシャツのどろをみずですすぎおとした。
Romaji: Kare wa shatsu no doro o mizu de susugiotoshita.
English: He rinsed the mud off his shirt with water.
Japanese: 台所のシンクを濯いで清潔に保つ。
Kana: だいどころのシンクをすすいでせいけつにたもつ。
Romaji: Daidokoro no shinku o susuide seiketsu ni tamotsu.
English: Rinse the kitchen sink to keep it clean.
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