潔
undefiled · pure · clean · righteous · gallant
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
water + 絜
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and phonetic. Cleaning with water.
Symbolism
Clean, innocent, concise. Represents purity.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
清廉潔白
せいれんけっぱく
spotless integrity; absolute honesty; uprightness; spotless integrity
精進潔斎
しょうじんけっさい
purifying oneself (religiously) by abstaining from eating meat; purifying oneself (religiously) by abstaining from eating meat
簡潔明瞭
かんけつめいりょう
clear and concise; clear and concise
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; upright and clean-handed
Proverbs & Idioms
潔く負けを認める
いさぎよくまけをみとめる
To gracefully accept defeat
Admitting loss with dignity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 潔 mean in Japanese?
潔 means undefiled, pure, clean, righteous, gallant.
How do you read 潔?
On'yomi: ケツ (KETSU). Kun'yomi: いさぎよ.い (isagiyoi).
How many strokes does 潔 have?
潔 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 潔 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 潔 (undefiled, pure, clean, righteous, gallant) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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