潔: the kanji for clean; pure
潔 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means clean; pure. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
潔 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
潔 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ケツ (ketsu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 清潔せいけつ · seiketsu | clean |
| 簡潔かんけつ · kanketsu | concise |
| 潔白けっぱく · keppaku | innocence |
いさぎよい (isagiyoi)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 潔いいさぎよい · isagiyoi | graceful; manly |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 手を洗って清潔にしよう。Te o aratte seiketsu ni shiyō.Wash your hands and keep clean.
- 説明は簡潔にお願いします。Setsumei wa kanketsu ni onegai shimasu.Please keep your explanation brief.
- 彼は潔く負けを認めた。Kare wa isagiyoku make o mitometa.He gracefully admitted defeat.
- 裁判で身の潔白を証明した。Saiban de mi no keppaku o shōmei shita.He proved his innocence in court.
- 台所はいつも清潔に保っている。Daidokoro wa itsumo seiketsu ni tamotte iru.I always keep the kitchen clean.
Questions about 潔
How many strokes does 潔 have?
潔 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 潔?
The on readings are ketsu (ケツ). The kun readings are isagiyoi (いさぎよい).
What JLPT level is 潔?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 潔
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.