Japanese word

清純

Pronunciation

Romajiseijun

Meaning

  • na-adjectivepure

Example

彼の清純な笑顔が印象に残りました。kare no sei jun na e gao ga in shō ni noko ri ma shi ta

His pure smile left an impression on me.

Illustration for 清純 (pure)

More examples

その歌手は清純なイメージで知られています。so no ka shu wa sei jun na i mē ji de shi ra re te i ma su

The singer is known for her innocent image.

Core concept

Describes a person whose character and manner seem unspoiled, sincere, and free from bad intentions.

Common phrases

  • 清純な魅力sei jun na mi ryoku

    pure charm

  • 清純な美しさsei jun na utsuku shi sa

    pure beauty

Similar words

純真junshin: Describes a person who is innocent, sincere, and free from selfish or harmful intent.
無垢muku: Describes a person whose character is untouched by wrongdoing and marked by innocence.
純粋junsui: Describes a person or feeling that is genuine and free from mixed motives.
清らかkiyoraka: Describes a person or manner that appears morally clean and gentle.

Definition in Japanese

心や言動に邪心や汚れがなく、素直でけがれのないさま。kokoro ya gen dō ni ja shin ya yogo re ga na ku su nao de ke ga re no na i sa ma

Word origin

清 (sei, "clear and pure") and 純 (jun, "pure and unmixed") combine in this Sino-Japanese word to express complete purity.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 清純 (seijun) usually describes a person's character, manner, or public image rather than a substance such as water.

Other meanings

  • innocentna-adjective

Opposites

  • 不純fujunimpurena-adjective

Related words

  • 清純さseijunsapuritynoun

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