Quick answer
清 is the kanji for "Pure". A common reading is きよ.い (kiyoi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Pure
Also : Purify · Cleanse · Exorcise · Manchu Dynasty
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 清 represents 'PURE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of pure.
On-reading: せい — sounds like 'say'. Kun-reading: きよ.い.
Example Sentences
清潔な環境を保つことが、健康維持の基本です。
せいけつなかんきょうをたもつことが、けんこういじのきほんです。
Keeping a clean environment is the basis for maintaining health.
清々しい朝の空気を吸いながら、ジョギングをしています。
すがすがしいあさのくうきをすいながら、じょぎんぐをしています。
I'm jogging while breathing the refreshing morning air.
Vocabulary using 清
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