Word details

清冽

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 清冽

Dictionary

Entry

いれつ
清洌
~な Adj.
Noun
Freq #40418
1

cool and clear

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 705
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

pure
purify
cleanse
exorcise
Manchu dynasty

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ショウ
シン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きよ.い
きよ.まる
きよ.める
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あき
さや
すが
すみ
ちん
8 strokes

Meanings

cold

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レツ
レイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きよ.い
9 strokes

Meanings

pure

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レツ
レイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きよ.い

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