noun

  1. exposure by washing away, washing out, washout.
  2. exposed aggregate (finish), exposed aggregate concrete.
  3. revealing the grain of cedar boards by washing and scrubbing.
  4. finding out (after an extensive search or investigation), discovery, seeking out, bringing to light.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
洗い出し あらいだし

Contained Kanji Breakdown

wash, inquire into, probe
あら.う セン あらい (6th, N3)
water, water radical (no. 85)
さんずい
before, ahead, previous
セン さき ま.ず (1st, N5)
legs radical (no. 10)
ジン ニン がい (Kentei 1)
exit, leave, go out
で.る だ.す シュツ (1st, N5)
mountain
やま サン セン (1st, N5)