清 — pure; clean
清 means “pure; clean”. It is a JLPT N2 kanji written with 11 strokes. On'yomi: セイ (sei), ショウ (shou), シン (shin). Kun'yomi: きよ(い) (kiyoi). You'll see it in words such as 清らか (kiyoraka, “clean; clear”).
清
- Meaning
- pure; clean
- On'yomi
- セイ (sei), ショウ (shou), シン (shin)
- Kun'yomi
- きよ(い) (kiyoi)
- Strokes
- 11
- Level
- JLPT N2 · set Qualities 1
How to remember 清
Sounds like 青: both read セイ.
Parts: 氵 water · 青 blue
Words with 清
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 清らか | きよらか kiyoraka kun | clean; clear |
| 清い | きよい kiyoi kun | clean; clear |
Don't confuse it with
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