(あら)(もの)

あらいもの
noun
dishes to wash; laundry; washing
daily-life
1. dishes to wash; dirty dishes
dishes, pots, and utensils that need to be washed
(あら)(もの)たまっている
The dishes have piled up.
食後(しょくご)(あら)(もの)する
To do the dishes after eating.
I leave the dishes to the dishwasher.
(あら)(もの)(おお)面倒(めんどう)だ。
It's troublesome when there are a lot of dishes to wash.
2. laundry; clothes to wash
clothes or items that need to be laundered
旅行(りょこう)から(かえ)ったら(あら)(もの)いっぱいあった
When I got back from my trip, there was a lot of laundry.
(あら)(もの)週末(しゅうまつ)まとめてやる
I do the laundry all at once on weekends.
The laundry won't dry because it keeps raining.

Sense 1 - dishes

  • More commonly used for dishes
  • (あら)(もの)する (to do the dishes)
  • (あら)(もの)()まる (dishes pile up)

Sense 2 - laundry

Related words

Household tasks