Word details

命の洗濯

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 命の洗濯.

Dictionary

Entry

命の洗濯いのちのせんたくNounExpressionFreq #116028
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Idiomatic expression

casting off the drudgery of everyday life and doing as one pleases; kicking back

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

fate, command, decree, destiny, life, appoint

8 strokesFrequency 465JLPT N2Grade 3

On

メイミョウ

Kun

いのち

wash, inquire into, probe

9 strokesFrequency 1,168JLPT N3Grade 6

On

セン

Kun

あら.う

Nanori

あらいらい

laundry, wash, pour on, rinse

17 strokesFrequency 1,698JLPT N2Grade 8

On

タク

Kun

すす.ぐゆす.ぐ

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