How to say 'Pure' in Japanese | 純粋

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The Japanese word for Pure is 'Junsui', written as 純粋 in Japanese.'Pure' in hiragana is じゅんすい.

word

純粋

Meaning

Pure

Reading

じゅんすい

junsui

Kanji

純Pure 粋Refined, Stylish

Explanation

The Japanese adjectival noun '純粋 (じゅんすい)' means 'pure'. It is used to describe something that is free from impurities, contamination, or anything that might dilute its essence. This term can be applied to physical substances, such as pure water「純粋な水」(じゅんすいなみず), as well as abstract concepts, like pure intentions「純粋な意図」(じゅんすいないと). It can also describe a person's character, indicating innocence or sincerity, as in 'a pure heart'「純粋な心」(じゅんすいなこころ). The word carries a positive connotation, often implying something is untainted or genuine.

Part Of Speech

adjectival noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

3828

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 純粋

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

純

Meaning

Pure

kanji

粋

Meaning

Refined, Stylish

Words Related to 純粋 Through the Kanji 純

These 2 Words contain the Kanji 純 as well.

word

単純

Meaning

Simple

word

純

Meaning

Pure

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