清 Kanji – pure
The Japanese kanji 清 can mean pure, purify, cleanse, exorcise, Manchu dynasty.
Meaning and Readings
How is 清 read?
清 has the onyomi readings セイ, ショウ, シン and the kunyomi readings きよい, きよまる, きよめる.
In romaji, these readings can be written as sei, shou, shin, kiyoi, kiyomaru, kiyomeru.
Common Japanese Words Using 清
These common Japanese words contain 清. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 粛清（しゅくせい） — (political) purge
- 清い（きよい） — clean, clear
- 清らか（きよらか） — clean, clear
- 清潔（せいけつ） — clean, hygienic, sanitary
- 清算（せいさん） — (financial) settlement, squaring accounts, clearing debts
- 清酒（せいしゅ） — refined sake
- 清書（せいしょ） — fair copy, clean copy
- 清浄（せいじょう） — pure, clean, purity
- 清澄（せいちょう） — clear, serene
- 清掃（せいそう） — cleaning, clean-up, garbage collection, scavenging
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