浄
Kanji · N1
浄 / clean
Kanji for clean, purify, or cleanse.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジョウ、セイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | きよ.める、きよ.い | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
浄 carries the meaning clean, purify, or cleanse.
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Common compounds with 浄
浄化じょうかpurification
浄水じょうすいclean water / purified water
浄土じょうどpure land / paradise
清浄せいじょうpure / clean / purity
不浄ふじょうunclean / dirty / impure
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