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Reading

Kana: うがい
Romaji: ugai
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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gargling; rinsing one's mouth

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: 含嗽 (reading がんそう)

Kanji

Readings: ソウ、 シュウ、 ソク、 すす.ぐ、 ゆす.ぐ、 くちすす.ぐ、 うがい
Meanings: rinse, wash, gargle
Readings: ソウ、 シュウ、 ス、 くちすす.ぐ、 くちそそ.ぐ、 うがい、 すす.ぐ
Meanings: gargle, rinse mouth

Example Sentences

せきには塩水(えんすい)のうがいが()く。
➥Gargling with salt water helps stop coughing.
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うがい(やく)でたびたびうがいをしてください。
➥Please rinse often with mouthwash.
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