JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
清 — pure
- Reading
- セイ・ショウ・シン・きよ.い・きよ.まる・きよ.める
- Meaning
- pure; purify; cleanse; exorcise; Manchu dynasty
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
清 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is セイ・ショウ・シン・きよ.い・きよ.まる・きよ.める and it means pure; 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.
清 appears in everyday japanese words such as 清濁 (good and evil), 清算 (liquidation) and 清純 (purity).
Japanese words containing 清
Frequently asked questions
What does 清 mean in Japanese?
清 means pure; purify; cleanse; exorcise; Manchu dynasty in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 清 read?
清 is read セイ・ショウ・シン・きよ.い・きよ.まる・きよ.める. Reading it inside real words — 清濁 and 清算 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 清 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 清 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 清 in a word?
A common word containing 清 is 清濁 (せいだく) — "good and evil". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 清 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 清 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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