清い · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 清い | 清くない |
| Polite | 清いです | 清くないですalso 清くありません |
| Past polite | 清かったです | 清くなかったですalso 清くありませんでした |
| Past | 清かった | 清くなかった |
| Te-form | 清くて | 清くなくて |
| Adverbial | 清く | |
| Conditional | 清ければ | 清くなければ |
| Tara conditional | 清かったら | 清くなかったら |
Describes physical cleanliness or clarity, such as water, air, or a surface. Also used figuratively for a clear state of mind or conscience.
The water in this river is very clean.
清い空気を吸うと気持ちがいい。
Breathing clean air feels good.
pure; honest; innocent; chaste
Refers to moral purity, honesty, innocence, or chastity. Often used for a person's character, heart, or relationships. 'Platonic' is a specific nuance for non-romantic relationships.
彼は清い心の持ち主だ。
He is a person with a pure heart.
二人の関係は清い友情だ。
Their relationship is a pure friendship.
The water from this mountain is very clear and clean.
She is a person with a purer heart than anyone else.
The two explained that theirs was strictly a platonic relationship.
He resolved to live an honest and upright life.
purification; cleansing
elegant beauty; dazzling beauty