| 647 | A Guide To Reading and Writing Japanese (Florence Sakade) |
| 748 | A Guide To Reading and Writing Japanese 3rd edition (Henshall, Seeley and De Groot) |
| 725 | A Guide To Remembering Japanese Characters (Kenneth G. Henshall) |
| 672 | A New Dictionary of Kanji Usage |
| 3480 | Classic Nelson (Andrew Nelson) |
| 457 | Essential Kanji (P.G. O’Neill) |
| 806 | Japanese Kanji Flashcards (Max Hodges and Tomoko Okazaki) |
| 2131 | Japanese Names (P.G. O’Neill) |
| 659 | Kanji and Kana (Spahn and Hadamitzky) |
| 670 | Kanji and Kana, 2nd Edition (Spahn and Hadamitzky) |
| 877 | Kanji in Context (Nishiguchi and Kono) |
| 1500 | Kodansha Compact Kanji Guide |
| 1729 | Kodansha Kanji Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
| 924 | Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
| 1248 | Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary, 2nd Edition (Jack Halpern) |
| 1549 | Les Kanjis dans la tete (Yves Maniette) |
| 26997P | Morohashi |
| 1366 | New Japanese English Character Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
| 4411 | New Nelson (John Haig) |
| 1535 | Remembering The Kanji (James Heisig) |
| 1655 | Remembering The Kanji, 6th edition (James Heisig) |
| 439 | The Kanji Way to Japanese Language Power (Dale Crowley) |
| 792 | Tuttle Kanji Cards (Alexander Kask) |
refined, ghost, fairy, energy, vitality, semen, excellence, purity, skill
Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 5
JLPT level N3
752 of 2500 most used kanji in newspapers
Stroke order
On reading compounds
- 精 【セイ】 spirit, sprite, nymph, energy, vigor (vigour), strength, fine details, semen
- 精鋭 【セイエイ】 elite, best, pick, cream of the crop
- 体外受精 【タイガイジュセイ】 in vitro fertilization, in vitro fertilisation, IVF
- 受精 【ジュセイ】 fertilization, fertilisation, impregnation, pollination, insemination
- 精霊 【ショウリョウ】 spirit of the deceased
- 精進 【ショウジン】 concentration, diligence, devotion, asceticism, zeal in one's quest for enlightenment, adherence to a vegetarian diet
- 無精 【ブショウ】 indolence, laziness, sloth
- 水晶 【スイショウ】 (rock) crystal, high purity quartz
Kun reading compounds
- 精げる 【しらげる】 to polish (rice), to refine, to purify
- 詳しい 【くわしい】 detailed, full, minute, knowing very well, knowledgeable (about), well-acquainted (with), well-informed (about), familiar (with)
Readings
- Japanese names:
- きよ
- Korean:
- jeong
Spanish
- refinar
- purificar
- preciso
- detallado
- vigor
- energía
- espíritu
- esencia
Portuguese
- refinado
- fantasma
- fada
- energia
- vitalidade
- sêmen
- excelência
- pureza
- habilidade
French
- raffiné
- fantôme
- féérique
- énergie
- vitalité
- sperme
- excellence
- pureté
- habileté
| 1046 | 2001 Kanji |
| 6b8.1 | The Kanji Dictionary |
| 1-6-8 | SKIP code |
| 9592.7 | Four corner code |
| 1-32-26 | JIS X 0208-1997 kuten code |
| 7cbe | Unicode hex code |
Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 3
JLPT level N3
142 of 2500 most used kanji in newspapers
Stroke order
On reading compounds
- 進学 【シンガク】 advancing to the next stage of education, going on to (high school, college, etc.)
- 進化 【シンカ】 evolution, evolution, becoming more advanced, progress, development, improvement
- 後進 【コウシン】 one's junior, younger generation, next generation, moving backwards, backing up, reversing
- 累進 【ルイシン】 successive promotion, gradual progression, rising step by step, increasing progressively (of income tax, etc.)
Kun reading compounds
- 進む 【すすむ】 to advance, to go forward, to precede, to go ahead (of), to make progress, to improve, to deepen, to heighten, to be fast (of a clock), to be ahead, to do of one's own free will
- 進むも地獄退くも地獄 【すすむもじごくしりぞくもじごく】 between the devil and the deep blue sea, both advancing and retreating are hell
- 進める 【すすめる】 to advance, to move forward, to put (a clock, watch) forward, to carry forward (plans, work, etc.), to proceed with, to make progress in, to further, to advance, to hasten, to speed up, to raise, to elevate, to promote, to develop, to stimulate (e.g. one's appetite)
Readings
- Japanese names:
- のぶ
- Korean:
- jin
Spanish
- avanzar
- progresar
- adelantar
- ascender
Portuguese
- avanço
- continuar
- progresso
- promover
French
- progresser
- avancer
- promouvoir
| 259 | A Guide To Reading and Writing Japanese (Florence Sakade) |
| 343 | A Guide To Reading and Writing Japanese 3rd edition (Henshall, Seeley and De Groot) |
| 326 | A Guide To Remembering Japanese Characters (Kenneth G. Henshall) |
| 175 | A New Dictionary of Kanji Usage |
| 4709 | Classic Nelson (Andrew Nelson) |
| 194 | Essential Kanji (P.G. O’Neill) |
| 262 | Japanese Kanji Flashcards (Max Hodges and Tomoko Okazaki) |
| 1503 | Japanese Names (P.G. O’Neill) |
| 3.14 | Japanese for Busy People |
| 437 | Kanji and Kana (Spahn and Hadamitzky) |
| 443 | Kanji and Kana, 2nd Edition (Spahn and Hadamitzky) |
| 267 | Kanji in Context (Nishiguchi and Kono) |
| 702 | Kodansha Compact Kanji Guide |
| 3873 | Kodansha Kanji Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
| 1991 | Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
| 2689 | Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary, 2nd Edition (Jack Halpern) |
| 568 | Les Kanjis dans la tete (Yves Maniette) |
| 38943P | Morohashi |
| 3121 | New Japanese English Character Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
| 6073 | New Nelson (John Haig) |
| 561 | Remembering The Kanji (James Heisig) |
| 603 | Remembering The Kanji, 6th edition (James Heisig) |
| 156 | The Kanji Way to Japanese Language Power (Dale Crowley) |
| 378 | Tuttle Kanji Cards (Alexander Kask) |
| 2475 | 2001 Kanji |
| 2q8.1 | The Kanji Dictionary |
| 3-3-8 | SKIP code |
| 3-2-8 | SKIP code |
| 3030.1 | Four corner code |
| 1-31-42 | JIS X 0208-1997 kuten code |
| 9032 | Unicode hex code |
Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 5
JLPT level N1
1595 of 2500 most used kanji in newspapers
Stroke order
On reading compounds
- 廉潔 【レンケツ】 honest, incorruptible, integrity
- 貞潔 【テイケツ】 chastity, purity
Kun reading compounds
- 潔い 【いさぎよい】 gracious (defeat, apology, etc.), graceful, honourable (e.g. death), noble, gallant, brave, manly, sportsmanlike, upright, righteous, honest, pure (heart), innocent, unspoiled (scenery, etc.), pure, clean
Readings
- Japanese names:
- きよ、 きよし
- Korean:
- gyeol
Spanish
- claro
- puro
- limpio
- honrado
- varonil
Portuguese
- incorrupto
- puro
- limpar
- correto
- galanteador
French
- viril
- immaculé
- pur
- clair
- droit
- brave
| 767 | A Guide To Reading and Writing Japanese (Florence Sakade) |
| 686 | A Guide To Reading and Writing Japanese 3rd edition (Henshall, Seeley and De Groot) |
| 659 | A Guide To Remembering Japanese Characters (Kenneth G. Henshall) |
| 1397 | A New Dictionary of Kanji Usage |
| 2698 | Classic Nelson (Andrew Nelson) |
| 672 | Essential Kanji (P.G. O’Neill) |
| 1500 | Japanese Kanji Flashcards (Max Hodges and Tomoko Okazaki) |
| 2615 | Japanese Names (P.G. O’Neill) |
| 1241 | Kanji and Kana (Spahn and Hadamitzky) |
| 1307 | Kanji and Kana, 2nd Edition (Spahn and Hadamitzky) |
| 753 | Kanji in Context (Nishiguchi and Kono) |
| 1249 | Kodansha Compact Kanji Guide |
| 920 | Kodansha Kanji Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
| 519 | Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
| 678 | Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary, 2nd Edition (Jack Halpern) |
| 1562 | Les Kanjis dans la tete (Yves Maniette) |
| 18231X | Morohashi |
| 744 | New Japanese English Character Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
| 3332 | New Nelson (John Haig) |
| 1548 | Remembering The Kanji (James Heisig) |
| 1668 | Remembering The Kanji, 6th edition (James Heisig) |
| 806 | Tuttle Kanji Cards (Alexander Kask) |
| 341 | 2001 Kanji |
| 3a12.10 | The Kanji Dictionary |
| 1-3-12 | SKIP code |
| 3719.3 | Four corner code |
| 1-23-73 | JIS X 0208-1997 kuten code |
| 6f54 | Unicode hex code |
purification, Buddhist food, room, worship, avoid, alike
Jōyō kanji, taught in junior high
JLPT level N1
1155 of 2500 most used kanji in newspapers
Stroke order
On reading compounds
- 斎場 【サイジョウ】 funeral hall, ceremony site
- 斎院 【サイイン】 imperial princess who served as a priestess at Ise
- 大斎 【タイサイ】 Great Lent, Great Fast
- 小斎 【ショウサイ】 abstinence (in Catholicism)
Kun reading compounds
- 斎 【とき】 meals exchanged by parishioners and priests
- 忌む 【いむ】 to avoid, to refrain from, to shun, to detest
- 祝う 【いわう】 to celebrate, to congratulate, to observe (a festival), to present (a gift) in celebration, to drink in celebration, to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.), to pray for
- 斎く 【いつく】 to worship, to enshrine
Readings
- Japanese names:
- いつき、 さえ、 ひとし、 いつ、 きよ、 ただ、 とき、 よし
- Korean:
- jae, ja
Spanish
- purificación y culto
- habitación para aislarse
Portuguese
- purificação
- comida de Budistas
- quarto
- adorar
- evitar
- da mesma forma
- semelhante
French
- purification
- nourriture bouddhiste
- pièce
- adorer
- éviter
- semblable
| 1291 | A Guide To Remembering Japanese Characters (Kenneth G. Henshall) |
| 1363 | A New Dictionary of Kanji Usage |
| 5425 | Classic Nelson (Andrew Nelson) |
| 1269 | Essential Kanji (P.G. O’Neill) |
| 1394 | Japanese Kanji Flashcards (Max Hodges and Tomoko Okazaki) |
| 1454 | Japanese Names (P.G. O’Neill) |
| 1478 | Kanji and Kana (Spahn and Hadamitzky) |
| 1575 | Kanji and Kana, 2nd Edition (Spahn and Hadamitzky) |
| 1781 | Kanji in Context (Nishiguchi and Kono) |
| 1875 | Kodansha Compact Kanji Guide |
| 2622 | Kodansha Kanji Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
| 1340 | Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
| 1817 | Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary, 2nd Edition (Jack Halpern) |
| 1748 | Les Kanjis dans la tete (Yves Maniette) |
| 13467 | Morohashi |
| 2115 | New Japanese English Character Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
| 2368 | New Nelson (John Haig) |
| 1732 | Remembering The Kanji (James Heisig) |
| 1869 | Remembering The Kanji, 6th edition (James Heisig) |
| 1503 | Tuttle Kanji Cards (Alexander Kask) |
| 454 | 2001 Kanji |
| 2j9.6 | The Kanji Dictionary |
| 2-2-9 | SKIP code |
| 4-11-4 | SKIP code |
| 2-4-7 | SKIP code |
| 0022.4 | Four corner code |
| 1-26-56 | JIS X 0208-1997 kuten code |
| 658e | Unicode hex code |