綺麗
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 綺麗
1
pretty; lovely; beautiful; fair
Examples
この芋虫がきれいな蝶になるのだ。
This caterpillar will become a beautiful butterfly.
2
Word usually written using kana alone
clean; clear; pure; tidy; neat
Examples
この辺りは空気がきれいだよ。
The air is pure around here.
3
Word usually written using kana alone; As 〜に
completely; entirely
Kanji in this Word
綺
14 strokes
Frequency: 2413
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
figured cloth
beautiful
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あや
麗
19 strokes
Frequency: 1758
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
lovely
beautiful
graceful
resplendent
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うるわ.しい
うら.らか
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ま
よし
り
奇
8 strokes
Frequency: 1367
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
strange
strangeness
curiosity
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
く.しき
あや.しい
くし
めずら.しい
暉
13 strokes
Frequency: 2285
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
shine
light
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かが.やく
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
てる
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