This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Reading

Kana: しん
Romaji: shin
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Definition

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Qing (dynasty of China, 1616-1912); Ch'ing

Kanji

Readings: セイ、 ショウ、 シン、 きよ.い、 きよ.まる、 きよ.める
Meanings: pure, purify, cleanse, exorcise, Manchu dynasty

Example Sentences

(みず)(きよ)ければ魚住(うおずみ)まず。
➥Clear water breeds no fish.
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清算(せいさん)をお(ねが)いします。
➥Check, please.
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清潔(せいけつ)敬神(けいしん)(もっと)(ちか)い。
➥Cleanliness is next to godliness.
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(きみ)()清潔(せいけつ)ですか。
➥Are your hands clean?
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清潔(せいけつ)日本人(にっぽんじん)習性(しゅうせい)だ。
➥Cleanliness is proper to the Japanese.
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(かれ)()んで(つみ)清算(せいさん)した。
➥He committed suicide to atone for his sin.
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