na-adjective, noun
noble; lofty; high-minded; virtuous; upright
Describes a person's character, conduct, or ideals as morally elevated and free from selfishness. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
彼は高潔な人物として知られている。
He is known as a person of noble character.
高潔な精
Act with a lofty spirit.
Compound of 高 (high) and 潔 (pure, clean). The combination conveys moral elevation and purity of character. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji components transparently reflect the meaning.