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今日の漢字
Grade 5JLPT N1

undefiled, pure, clean, righteous, gallant

15 strokes · frequency rank #1595

On
ケツ
Kun
いさぎよ.い

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Common words

  1. ふけつunclean; dirty; unsanitary; filthy1
    • The dirty plates in the restaurant disgusted us.

    • Filth breeds illnesses.

    • I can put up with a house being untidy, but I don't like it to be dirty.

  2. せいけつclean; hygienic; sanitary2
    • The cottage was clean and tidy.

    • Are your hands clean?

    • Cleanliness is proper to the Japanese.

  3. いさぎよいgracious (defeat, apology, etc.); graceful; honourable (e.g. death); noble3
    • He always talks as though he knows how to handle himself but you never know how he'll act when the chips are down.

    • You should do the honorable thing and resign.

    • I'm ready to admit that it was my fault.

  4. けっぱくinnocence; guiltlessness; purity; uprightness4
    • I affirmed that he was innocent.

    • He is above suspicion.

    • He affirmed his innocence.

  5. かんけつconcise; brief; succinct; compact (style)5
    • Brevity is the soul of wit.

    • I need a concise explanation.

    • State your case briefly.

  6. れんけつhonest; incorruptible; integrity6
  7. けっぺきfastidiousness; love of cleanliness7
  8. こうけつnoble; lofty; high-minded; virtuous8
    • This symbol stands for strength and integrity.

    • He is the soul of honor.

    • He has a fabulous reputation for his high integrity.

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