含嗽

がんそう
Alternative writings: 含漱
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Gargling; rinsing the mouth: holding liquid in the mouth and rinsing—used as a noun or verb in medical and everyday contexts (formal reading がんそう, commonly うがい).

NounIrregular VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

風邪の予防にうがいをする習慣をつけている。

I have a habit of gargling to prevent colds.

病院の指示で、含嗽を一日三回行ってください。

Per the hospital's instructions, please gargle three times a day.

子どもには石けんで手を洗わせ、うがいもさせるようにしている。

I make my children wash their hands with soap and also gargle.