Meaning

Primary

Purification

Alternative

Cleanup

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

Purify water to change it from being dirty. This is called purification. It's important to purify water before you drink it.

Reading

じょうか
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

私は、放射能汚染水を浄化する施設を設計しています。

I’m designing a facility to purify radioactive water.

Kanji Composition