What does 洗う mean?
洗う is a Japanese verb meaning “to wash” in English. It can also be translated as “to inquire into, to purify (one's heart)” depending on context. It is written as 洗う in kanji, あらう in hiragana, and arau in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentence
そのバッグを洗うときは洗濯機に入れないでください。
When you wash the bag, please do not put it in the washing machine.