清
pure · purify · cleanse · exorcise · Manchu dynasty
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and blue. Blue water.
Symbolism
Clean, clear stream, pure. Represents purity.
Spiritual Meaning
Central to Shinto concept of purity. Purging defilement and maintaining cleanliness is considered prerequisite for communion with the gods.
Component Breakdown
water + blue
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
清廉潔白
せいれんけっぱく
spotless integrity; absolute honesty; uprightness
六根清浄
ろっこんしょうじょう
purification of the six roots of perception
清浄無垢
せいじょうむく
purity; spotlessness
清濁併呑
せいだくへいどん
being so broad-minded as to accept all sorts of things, both good and evil; being broad-minded enough to be tolerant of people of all shades
清浄潔白
せいじょうけっぱく
upright and clean-handed; pure in heart and with a clean conscience
清風明月
せいふうめいげつ
refreshing breeze and the bright moon; a beautiful nocturnal scene with a full moon
百年河清
ひゃくねんかせい
waiting for one hundred years for the waters of the Yellow River to clear; waiting in vain for an unlikely event; waiting for pigs to fly
無垢清浄
むくせいじょう
pure and innocent; immaculate
和敬清寂
わけいせいじゃく
harmony, respect, purity and tranquility; the four most important elements of the tea ceremony
Anime & Manga
2.43 清陰高校男子バレー部
2.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team
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Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her
A well-known work with 清 in its Japanese title.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 清 mean in Japanese?
清 means pure, purify, cleanse, exorcise, Manchu dynasty.
How do you read 清?
On'yomi: セイ、ショウ、シン (SEI, SHOU, SHIN). Kun'yomi: きよ.い、きよ.まる、きよ.める (kiyoi, kiyomaru, kiyomeru).
How many strokes does 清 have?
清 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 清 a good kanji for a tattoo?
清 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pure, purify, cleanse, exorcise, Manchu dynasty. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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