clear, pure, clean
On'yomi (音読み)
- セイ
- シン
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- きよ.い
- きよ.まる
- きよ.める
About this kanji
The kanji "清" primarily means clear, pure, or clean. It is often used as a noun or in verb forms to describe something that is not dirty or is free of impurities. For example, in the compound "清掃" (せいそう), it means cleaning, referring to the act of tidying up. Another compound, "清水" (しみず), translates to clear water, highlighting its clarity. Additionally, "清潔" (せいけつ) means clean, emphasizing cleanliness in a broader context. A usage note to keep in mind is that while "清" relates to physical cleanliness, it can also extend to concepts of clarity or purity in thoughts or emotions.
Built from
Example sentences
この川の水はとても清らかだ。
The water in this river is very pure.
Meanings across languages
- English
- clear, pure, clean
- Tiếng Việt
- trong sạch, tinh khiết, thanh khiết
- 日本語
- 清い, 清潔, 清らか
- 한국어
- 맑은, 순수한, 깨끗한
- 中文
- 清晰, 纯净, 干净
- id
- jelas, murni, bersih
- th
- โปร่งใส, บริสุทธิ์, สะอาด
- es
- claro, puro, limpio
- fr
- clair, pur, propre
- de
- klar, rein, sauber
- pt
- claro, puro, limpo
Common compounds
- 清掃せいそうcleaning
- 清水しみずclear water, spring (water)
- 清潔せいけつclean, hygienic
- 清らかきよらかpure, clear
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