Breakdown of otearai
hand
手
A hand is basically a collection of hooks that can bend at two joints.
wash
洗
You use water to wash away your previous sins, and make space for new ones.
Usages of otearai
すみません。 お手洗い は どこ です か。sumimasen. otearai wa doko desu ka.
Excuse me. Where is the toilet?
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