清水
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 清水
1
spring water
2
clear (pure) water
Examples
登山家は清水が欲しくてたまらなかった。
The mountaineer craved fresh water.
Kanji in this Word
清
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
し
すが
すみ
せ
ちん
水
4 strokes
Frequency: 223
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
water
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
スイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みず
みず-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
うず
ずみ
つ
ど
み
みさ
みつ
みな
みん
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