清せい明めい

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).

• 清せい明めいな空くう気きが高こう原げんに満みちていた。

  The pure, clear air filled the highlands.

• 彼かれの清せい明めいたる人じん格かくは多おおくの人ひとに尊そん敬けいされている。

  His pure and upright character is respected by many.

noun

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

• 清せい明めいは二に十じゅう四し節せっ気きの一ひとつで、毎まい年とし四し月がつ五いつ日かごろにあたる。

  Seimei is one of the 24 solar terms, falling around April 5th each year.