Meaning

Primary

Pure

Alternative

Clean

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of pure? It's pure.

Reading

きよい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn that reading with this kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you: "In order to stay pure and clean, you shouldn't ever do anything dirty or bad. That is the key, yo (きよ)."

Context

Context Sentences

彼女は清い心を持っており、人々をとても思いやります。

She has a pure heart and is very considerate of others.

Kanji Composition