潔
Kanji · N1
潔 / undefiled
Kanji for undefiled, pure, or clean.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ケツ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | いさぎよ.い | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
潔 carries the meaning undefiled, pure, or clean.
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Common compounds with 潔
潔いいさぎよいgracious / graceful / honourable
不潔ふけつunclean / dirty / unsanitary
清潔せいけつclean / hygienic / sanitary
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