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足を洗う 【あしをあらう】

  1. [exp,v5u] to quit (a shady business); to wash one's hands of; to cut one's ties with; to turn over a new leaf; to go straight
  2. [exp,v5u] to wash one's feet
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Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
足 Leg, Foot, Be Sufficient, Counter For Pairs Of Footwear ソク あし, た.りる, た.る, た.す
洗 Wash, Inquire Into, Probe セン あら.う