JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
浄 — clean
- Reading
- ジョウ・セイ・きよ.める・きよ.い
- Meaning
- clean; purify; cleanse; exorcise; Manchu Dynasty
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
浄 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ジョウ・セイ・きよ.める・きよ.い and it means clean; purify; cleanse; exorcise; Manchu Dynasty. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
Frequently asked questions
What does 浄 mean in Japanese?
浄 means clean; purify; cleanse; exorcise; Manchu Dynasty in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 浄 read?
浄 is read ジョウ・セイ・きよ.める・きよ.い. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 浄 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 浄 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 浄 in a word?
The example words below all contain 浄 and are common Japanese vocabulary.
How do I learn 浄 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 浄 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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