No. 2,728 in Japanese
純粋
Pure; genuine; unmixed.
In a sentence
彼の気持ちは純粋で疑いの余地がない。
His feelings are pure and beyond doubt.
Here, 純粋 is used as an adjective meaning 'pure' or 'genuine', describing the straightforward and innocuous nature of his feelings.
純粋な水は飲み続けることが健康に良い。
Drinking pure water consistently is good for health.
In this context, 純粋 implies something that is 'unmixed' or 'uncontaminated', emphasizing the fresh or clean aspect of the water.
子供の純粋な心には嘘がない。
A child's pure heart contains no deceit.
Here, 純粋 emphasizes innocence or sincerity, often attributed to children or their perspective toward the world.
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