きれい

Alternative writings: 綺麗, 奇麗, 暉麗, キレイ
JLPT:N5
Frequency:
1

Attractive, pretty, or beautiful in appearance; lovely.

Na-Adjective

Examples

彼女はいつも綺麗な服を着ている。

She always wears pretty clothes.

あの庭は手入れされていて本当に綺麗だ。

That garden is well kept and truly beautiful.

写真に写った景色が綺麗で驚いた。

I was surprised at how beautiful the scenery looked in the photo.

2

Clean, neat, tidy, or clear (free from dirt or clutter).

Na-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

部屋を綺麗にしてから来てください。

Please come after tidying up the room.

手を洗って綺麗にしておいてね。

Wash your hands and make sure they're clean.

彼はいつもデスクが綺麗だ。

His desk is always tidy.

3

Used adverbially as 'きれいに' to mean completely, entirely, or neatly (e.g., to do something thoroughly or neatly).

Na-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

彼はテーブルを綺麗に拭いた。

He wiped the table clean.

書類を綺麗に整理してファイルに入れた。

I neatly organized the documents and put them in a file.

問題を綺麗に解く方法を教えてください。

Please show me a neat/clean way to solve the problem.

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