noun, na-adjective, taru-adjective
pure and clear; serene and bright
Describes a state of being unclouded, transparent, or morally pure; often used for air, water, light, or a person's character. Can be used as a noun or adjectivally (清明な, 清明たる).
The pure, clear air filled the highlands.
His pure and upright character is respected by many.
Clear and Bright; Seimei solar term
The fifth solar term in the traditional East Asian calendar, around April 5th. Marks the time when the weather becomes clear and bright, and is associated with the Qingming Festival (tomb-sweeping).
See also: 二十四節気
Seimei is one of the 24 solar terms, falling around April 5th each year.
tomb sweeping festival; Okinawan Qingming Festival
From Chinese 清明 (qīngmíng), literally 'clear and bright'. The solar term sense derives from the traditional East Asian calendar.