No. 1,443 in Japanese
清
"清" means "clear," "pure," or "clean" in English.
In a sentence
彼女の心は清らかだ。
Her heart is pure.
In this context, '清' (kiyo) is used as part of the adjective '清らか' (kiyoraka), which means 'pure' or 'clean'. It describes a person's heart as pure and unstained.
この水はとても清いです。
This water is very clear.
Here, '清' (kiyo) is used in its adjectival form '清い' (kiyoi), which means 'clear' or 'pure'. It describes the clarity or purity of water.
清涼感のある飲み物が好きです。
I like beverages that have a refreshing feeling.
In this example, '清' is part of the noun '清涼感' (seiryōkan), which means 'refreshing feeling or sensation'. It conveys an atmosphere of cleanliness combined with coolness or refreshment.
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