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Kotomora

洌

pure

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Readings

On'yomi

  • レツ
  • レイ

Kun'yomi

  • きよ.い

Meaning

洌 centers on the idea of water that is clear and pure, free from impurity or cloudiness.

Study

Etymology

洌 combines the water radical 氵 with 列, which likely contributes the sound. The character is associated with pure, clear water.

Meaning mnemonic

The water radical 氵 beside 列 suggests water arranged in neat rows, like a clear, pure stream flowing in an orderly line.

Reading mnemonic

For レツ, imagine a pure, clear stream that lets you see every pebble: the water is so clear it's like a lens, and 'lens' cues レツ.