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潔
“clean / pure” in Japanese is 潔, read ketsu, isagiyo (けつ, いさぎよ). It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 清潔 (cleanliness).
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What does 潔 mean?
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手を清潔にあらう。
てをせいけつにあらう。I wash my hands clean.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 潔 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | clean / pure |
| Readings | けつ, いさぎよ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 清潔 (cleanliness) |
How to read 潔
潔 is read ketsu (けつ) or isagiyo (いさぎよ) depending on the word.
Words with 潔
- 清潔
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Updated: 2026-08-28