Purity in Japanese

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

5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "purity". The most common choice is shown first.

純

Top pick

genuine, purity, innocence, net (profit)

Reading: jun

10 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of thread and gather. Thread gathering purely.

What it carries

Pure, innocent, simple. Represents unmixed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for purity?

The most common kanji for "purity" is 純, read as jun. It means genuine, purity, innocence. Related kanji: 醇 (purity), 粋 (purity), 廉 (purity), 精 (purity).

How many strokes does 純 have?

純 has 10 strokes.