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Kanji for Pure
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “pure”: 純、醇. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
pure
Pure and genuine; an honest heart.
10 strokes On reading ジュン (jun) JLPT N2
Dictionary meanings: genuine, purity, innocence, net (profit)
Readings used for names on Nazuke: jun, sumi, yoshi
In Japan it appears in about 625 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
pure
Pure and mellow, like fine sake; warm-hearted.
15 strokes On reading ジュン、シュン (jun, shun) Kun reading もっぱら、こい、あつい (moppara, koi, atsui) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: pure sake, purity, affection
Readings used for names on Nazuke: jun
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