cleansing

noun

the act of making something clean
何かをきれいにする行為
- he gave his shoes a good cleaning
  彼は自分の靴をきれいに洗った

adjective

acting like an antiseptic
防腐剤のような効果
cleansing the body by washing
洗うことによって体を浄化するさま

especially ritual washing of e.g. hands
特に例えば清めの儀式
- ablutionary rituals
  洗浄の儀式

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