Japanese

せいけつ
Meaning: clean; hygienic; sanitary; pure
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

清
潔

Example sentences

Keeping the room clean is important for health.
彼女はいつも清潔な服装をしている。
She always wears clean clothes.
医者はいつも清潔な白衣を着ている。
Doctors always wear clean white coats.
性器の清潔を保つことは健康に重要だ。
Keeping the genitals clean is important for health.
傷口を消毒した後、清潔なガーゼで覆った。
After disinfecting the wound, I covered it with clean gauze.
清潔なガーゼで患部を覆う。
Cover the affected area with clean gauze.
客のために清潔な夜具を用意した
I prepared clean bedding for the guest.

Usage Notes

Refers to physical cleanliness and hygiene, as well as moral purity or integrity.

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