No. 4,821 in Japanese
浄
"Pure" or "clean."
In a sentence
彼は心の浄化を求めています。
He is seeking purification of his heart.
The word "浄" is used in "浄化" to indicate purification, often metaphorical or spiritual.
この湖の水は非常に浄いです。
The water in this lake is very clean.
"浄" here describes the cleanness or purity of the water, emphasizing its pristine nature.
浄水器を使って水をきれいにしました。
I used a water purifier to clean the water.
"浄" appears in "浄水器," a device for purifying water, indicating its role in purification.
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