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ζΈ
Clean, Pure
γγ (γ), γγ (γγ), γγ (γΎγ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
One of Japan's most famous temples, Kiyomizu-dera (ζΈ ζ°΄ε―Ί), literally means 'Pure Water Temple.' Visitors drink from its sacred waterfall, believing it brings health, success, or wisdom.
Memory Trick
Imagine crystal-clear water flowing down a mountain stream without a single speck of dirt. That pure water helps you remember ζΈ means 'clean' or 'pure.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ»γ€ (sei), γ·γ§γ¦ (shou)
Kunyomi: γγ (γ), γγ (γγ), γγ (γΎγ)
Example Words
ζΈ
γ
γγγ (kiyoi)
Pure
ζΈ
ζ½
γγγγ€ (seiketsu)
Cleanliness
ζΈ
ζ
γγγγ (seisou)
Cleaning
ζΈ
ζ°΄
γγΏγ (shimizu)
Pure water
Example Sentence
ι¨ε± γ ζΈ ζ½ γ« δΏγ‘γΎγγγγ
γΈγ γ γγγγ€ γ« γγγ‘γΎγγγγ
heya o seiketsu ni tamochimashou
Let's keep the room clean.