うがい
Also written 漱, 嗽
Meanings
- Noun, する verb, Intransitive gargling; rinsing one's mouth See also: 含嗽 (がんそう).
Example sentences
- せきには塩水のうがいが効く。
Gargling with salt water helps stop coughing. - 風邪が移ると大変だから、家に帰ったらすぐにうがいと手洗いしようね。
Gargle and wash your hands as soon as you get home so that you don't catch a cold. - うがいはしたの？
Have you gargled? - 塩水でうがいすると、咳に効くんだよ。
Gargling with salt water helps stop coughing.
Common phrases
Words containing うがい
- うがい薬 (うがいぐすり) mouthwash
- いけちょうがい Hyriopsis schlegelii (species of freshwater mussel)
- ほうおうがい Vulsella vulsella (species of clam)