Japanese Conversation · Level 70
75 words
Japanese word
清潔
Pronunciation
Romajiseiketsu
Meaning
- na-adjectiveclean
Example
部屋は清潔です。heya wa sei ketsu de su
The room is clean.
More examples
飲食店では、調理器具を清潔に保つことが大切です。in shoku ten de wa chō ri ki gu o sei ketsu ni tamo tsu ko to ga tai setsu de su
In restaurants, it is important to keep cooking utensils clean.
Core concept
Describes a state in which dirt is absent and a person, object, or place is kept in a neat and sanitary condition.
Common phrases
清潔な手sei ketsu na te
clean hands
清潔な服sei ketsu na fuku
clean clothes
清潔に保つsei ketsu ni tamo tsu
keep clean
Similar words
きれいkirei: Having no dirt or stains and presenting a neat appearance.
衛生的eiseiteki: Kept in a condition that limits contamination and maintains hygiene.
小綺麗shōkirei: Fairly neat and clean, without a noticeably messy appearance.
Definition in Japanese
汚れがなく、身なりや環境が整っていて衛生的な状態。yogo re ga na ku mi na ri ya kan kyō ga totono tte i te ei sei teki na jō tai
Word origin
清潔 (seiketsu) combines 清 (sei, "clear" or "pure") and 潔 (ketsu, "clean" or "undefiled"), forming a Sino-Japanese word for cleanliness.
Usage tips
- When discussing food preparation or medical settings, 清潔 (seiketsu) points to hygienic conditions rather than merely a tidy appearance.