Moji Ninja

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
Stroke order of 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

WordReadingMeaning
清らかきよらか kiyoraka kunclean; clear
清いきよい kiyoi kunclean; clear

Don't confuse it with

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