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純
純 (readings: じゅん; Japanese kanji) means “pure”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 純粋 (pure).
What does 純 mean?
| Kanji | 純 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | pure |
| Readings | じゅん |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 純
純 is read じゅん depending on the word.
Example words with 純
| Example | 純粋 (pure) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14