Meaning
To clean one's face.
Cultural Background
Washing one's face is often the first step of the morning, symbolizing a fresh start. Cleanliness is highly valued, and freshening up is a sign of respect for others in a shared space.
The 'te-kuru' trick
Always use 'aratte-kuru' when you are leaving a room to wash your face. It sounds much more natural than just saying 'arau'.
Meaning
To clean one's face.
The 'te-kuru' trick
Always use 'aratte-kuru' when you are leaving a room to wash your face. It sounds much more natural than just saying 'arau'.
Test Yourself
Which is the most natural way to say you are leaving to wash your face?
Choose the best option.
The 'te-kuru' form is the standard way to express leaving to do an action and returning.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesChoose the best option.
The 'te-kuru' form is the standard way to express leaving to do an action and returning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but add '失礼します' (excuse me) to be polite.
Related Phrases
{手|て}を{洗|あら}う
similarTo wash one's hands
{目|め}が{覚|さ}める
builds onTo wake up
