JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
潔 — undefiled
- Reading
- ケツ・いさぎよ.い
- Meaning
- undefiled; pure; clean; righteous; gallant
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
潔 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ケツ・いさぎよ.い and it means undefiled; pure; clean; righteous; gallant. 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.
潔 appears in everyday japanese words such as 簡潔 (brevity), 不潔 (unclean) and 清潔 (clean).
Japanese words containing 潔
Frequently asked questions
What does 潔 mean in Japanese?
潔 means undefiled; pure; clean; righteous; gallant in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 潔 read?
潔 is read ケツ・いさぎよ.い. Reading it inside real words — 簡潔 and 不潔 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 潔 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 潔 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 潔 in a word?
A common word containing 潔 is 簡潔 (かんけつ) — "brevity". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 潔 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 潔 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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