身拭い

みのごい

Also written みぬぐい

Meanings

1. Noun single-layer absorbent bathrobe (worn during or after a bath) See also: 湯帷子 (ゆかたびら).
2. cloth used for wiping the body; hand towel
3. ritual wiping of a deity's body or statue

Kanji

• 身 body. Read as み.
• 拭 wipe

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