Pure in Japanese
"pure" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "pure". The most common choice is shown first.
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 "pure"
pure
jun
Composed of water and receive. Water becoming pure.
pure
ketsu
Composed of water and phonetic. Cleaning with water.
pure
shuku · beautiful, peaceful
Composed of water and uncle. Pure like water.
pure sake(also: purity, affection)
jun · peaceful
Composed of wine and receive. Pure wine.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for pure?
The most common kanji for "pure" is 清, read as sei. It means pure, purify, cleanse. Related kanji: 淳 (pure), 潔 (pure), 淑 (pure), 醇 (pure sake).
How many strokes does 清 have?
清 has 11 strokes.