VocabJLPT N1
clean
な-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. clean
This loanword from English is used as an adjective or noun to describe something that is clean, pure, or free from dirt, pollution, or wrongdoing. It is widely used in contexts ranging from environmental discussions about clean energy to describing a politician with an untarnished reputation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He insisted "I'm clean," but the whole thing seemed off.

Sentence 2

If the air were cleaner, going for walks would actually be nice.

Sentence 3

"Keep the cash handling clean," the accountant warned.

Sentence 4

The proposal is clean — there's no whiff of personal interest.

Sentence 5

"We must transition to clean energy," the Prime Minister said.