清


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

on readings:
  • sei
  • shō
kun readings:
  • kiyo
examples:
清い kiyoi pure, clean, clear
清まる kiyomaru be purified, be cleansed
清める kiyomeru purify, cleanse
清水寺 Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto
清明 Seimei April 5 - 19
清書 seisho fair/clean copy
清酒 seishu refined sake
清水 seisui pure/clean water
清水 shimizu pure/clean water
粛清 shukusei (political) purge

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