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清廉潔白 (seirenkeppaku) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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せい
廉れん
潔けっ
白ぱく
な
政せい
治じ
家か
と
し
て
知し
ら
れ
て
いる
。
He is known as a politician of spotless integrity.
It is not easy to maintain absolute honesty.
Related words 高こう 潔けつ 高潔 also means noble and upright, but focuses more on loftiness of character, while 清廉潔白 emphasizes purity and freedom from corruption.
正しょう 直じき 正直 is a common word for honesty in everyday situations, whereas 清廉潔白 is a stronger, more formal term for impeccable moral integrity.
Etymology A yojijukugo composed of 清 (pure), 廉 (honest, inexpensive), 潔 (pure, clean), and 白 (white). The combination reinforces the idea of being untainted and morally upright. The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern of four-character idioms emphasizing virtue.
