genuine, purity, innocence, net (profit)
On'yomi (音読み)
- ジュン
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
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About this kanji
The kanji 純 means "pure" or "genuine." It is often used in adjectives and compounds rather than as a standalone word. Some common compounds include 純粋 (じゅんすい), meaning "pure"; 単純 (たんじゅん), which translates to "simple"; and 純金 (じゅんきん), meaning "pure gold." This kanji can also refer to concepts like innocence and net profit, as seen in 純益 (じゅんえき). When using this kanji, keep in mind that it emphasizes clarity and authenticity, making it ideal for describing things that are unadulterated or straightforward.
Example sentences
彼女は純粋な心を持っている。
She has a pure heart.
Meanings across languages
- English
- genuine, purity, innocence, net (profit)
- Tiếng Việt
- chân thật, tinh khiết, ngây thơ, lợi nhuận ròng
- 日本語
- じゅん, せい, それさえ
- 한국어
- 순수한, 순도, 순진, 순
- 中文
- 纯, 纯度, 天真, 净（利润）
- id
- murni
- th
- บริสุทธิ์
- es
- puro
- fr
- pur
- de
- rein
- pt
- puro
Common compounds
- 純粋じゅんすいpure, true, genuine
- 単純たんじゅんsimple, plain, uncomplicated
- 純益じゅんえきclear profit, net income, net profit
- 純金じゅんきんpure gold, solid gold, fine gold
- 純情じゅんじょうpure heart, naivete, innocence
- 純度じゅんどpurity (of a substance)
- 不純ふじゅんimpure, adulterated, foul
- 純愛じゅんあいpure love
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