Clean in Japanese
"clean" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "clean". The most common choice is shown first.
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clean, purify, cleanse, exorcise, Manchu Dynasty
Reading: jou
9 strokes · elegant
Where it comes from
Composed of water and compete. Purifying by competing with water.
What it carries
Purity, purification, Pure Land. Represents purity.
Related kanji for "clean"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for clean?
The most common kanji for "clean" is 浄, read as jou. It means clean, purify, cleanse. Related kanji: 潔 (clean).
How many strokes does 浄 have?
浄 has 9 strokes.