This is the kanji for pure, clean, clear, purify, cleanse, be purified, or be cleansed.

on readings:
  • sei
  • shō
kun readings:
  • kiyo
examples:
kiyoi pure, clean, clear
まる kiyomaru be purified, be cleansed
める kiyomeru purify, cleanse
Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto
Seimei April 5 - 19
seisho fair/clean copy
seishu refined sake
seisui pure/clean water
shimizu pure/clean water

links:
Japanese calander
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Last Alteration Performed: 5 January 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.