synonym Comparative
きれいな
VS
清潔な
Differences Between "きれいな" and "清潔な"
Option A
きれいな
Meaning
beautiful; clean; pretty; tidy
Reading
きれいな (kirei na)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
あの花はとてもきれいです。
That flower is very beautiful.
Option B
清潔な
Meaning
clean; sanitary; neat; pure
Reading
せいけつな (seiketsuna)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
病院では、院内を常に_______な状態に維持することが厳格に求められています。
In hospitals, maintaining the interior in a clean state at all times is strictly required.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(beautiful; clean; pretty; tidy)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- きれいな: An adjective (na-adjective) used to describe something as beautiful, pretty, or clean. It can apply to objects, people, scenes, or even sounds (きれいな声).
- 清潔な: Refers to being clean, sanitary, neat, hygienic, or pure in state/attitude. Often used as a な-adjective or a noun (清潔). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Cleanliness is fundamental! ...っ, I-It's highly hygienic that your shirt smells exactly like my favorite flowery shampoo! It shows supreme neatness!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『身だしなみを清潔に保つのは基本よ！...っ、あんたのシャツから、私の愛用してるフローラルシャンプーの香りが漂ってくるの、最高に清潔感があって…その、大好きよ…』
- きれいな: An adjective (na-adjective) used to describe something as beautiful, pretty, or clean. It can apply to objects, people, scenes, or even sounds (きれいな声).
- 清潔な: Refers to being clean, sanitary, neat, hygienic, or pure in state/attitude. Often used as a な-adjective or a noun (清潔). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Cleanliness is fundamental! ...っ, I-It's highly hygienic that your shirt smells exactly like my favorite flowery shampoo! It shows supreme neatness!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『身だしなみを清潔に保つのは基本よ！...っ、あんたのシャツから、私の愛用してるフローラルシャンプーの香りが漂ってくるの、最高に清潔感があって…その、大好きよ…』
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