Purify in Japanese

"purify" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

洗う

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洗wash, inquire into+うnot in this dictionary

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "purify". The most common choice is shown first.

清

Top pick

pure, purify, cleanse, exorcise, Manchu dynasty

Reading: sei

11 strokes · elegant

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Where it comes from

Composed of water and blue. Blue water.

What it carries

Clean, clear stream, pure. Represents purity.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for purify?

The most common kanji for "purify" is 清, read as sei. It means pure, purify, cleanse. Related kanji: 浄 (purify).

How many strokes does 清 have?

清 has 11 strokes.