noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
General term for removing impurities, pollutants, or spiritual defilement. Used for water, air, soil, and ritual purification.
この装置は水を浄化するために使われる。
This device is used to purify water.
神社で
I purified my mind and body by receiving a Shinto purification ritual at the shrine.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
cleanup; purge
Metaphorical use for removing corruption, undesirable elements, or moral taint from organizations, politics, or society.
新市長は市政の浄化を公約に掲げた。
The new mayor pledged to clean up city politics.
業界の浄化が求められている。
There are calls for a purge of the industry.