Cleanse in Japanese
"cleanse" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "cleanse". The most common choice is shown first.
清View details →
Top pick
pure, purify, cleanse, exorcise, Manchu dynasty
Reading: sei
11 strokes · elegant
Where it comes from
Composed of water and blue. Blue water.
What it carries
Clean, clear stream, pure. Represents purity.
Related kanji for "cleanse"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for cleanse?
The most common kanji for "cleanse" is 清, read as sei. It means pure, purify, cleanse. Related kanji: 浄 (cleanse).
How many strokes does 清 have?
清 has 11 strokes.