Mnemonic
After a storm, a sheep wanders through mud and filth. Grandma unsheathes her sword and carefully shears off every dirty tuft of wool, revealing a fleece so pristine and spotless underneath that it is completely undefiled.
Additional thoughts
Picture grandma's sword slicing cleanly through grimy wool, each cut exposing brilliant white fleece. The storm brought the mess; grandma's precise blade restores purity. The sheep stands calm, now gleaming.Quick recall
After a storm, grandma uses her sword to shear a muddy sheep, revealing undefiled white fleece.Details
The keyword for 潔 is undefiled. This kanji conveys the sense of being pure, clean, and free from moral or physical contamination. It carries connotations of integrity, innocence, and a spotless character that has not been tainted or corrupted. The idea extends to both literal cleanliness and a figurative sense of moral uprightness and honorable conduct.
- On'yomi
- けつ
- Kun'yomi
- いさぎよ.い