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清
清 (readings: せい, しょう, きよ; Japanese kanji) means “pure / clean”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 清潔 (cleanliness).
What does 清 mean?
| Kanji | 清 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | pure / clean |
| Readings | せい, しょう, きよ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 清
清 is read せい or しょう or きよ depending on the word.
Example words with 清
| Example | 清潔 (cleanliness) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14