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清
Clean, Pure
きよ.い, きよ.める, きよ.まる
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
One of Japan's most famous temples, Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺), literally means 'Pure Water Temple.' Visitors drink from its sacred waterfall, believing it brings health, success, or wisdom.
Memory Trick
Imagine crystal-clear water flowing down a mountain stream without a single speck of dirt. That pure water helps you remember 清 means 'clean' or 'pure.'
Readings
Onyomi: セイ (sei), ショウ (shou)
Kunyomi: きよ.い, きよ.める, きよ.まる
Example Words
清い
きよい (kiyoi)
Pure
清潔
せいけつ (seiketsu)
Cleanliness
清掃
せいそう (seisou)
Cleaning
清水
しみず (shimizu)
Pure water
Example Sentence
部屋 を 清潔 に 保ちましょう。
へや を せいけつ に たもちましょう。
heya o seiketsu ni tamochimashou
Let's keep the room clean.