It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning basic words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 綺麗 (kirei)
Meaning: “beautiful” or “clean.”
This adjective means “beautiful” or “clean.” Objects, places, and people can all be described with it.
For example, you might use 綺麗 to describe a person’s appearance, the view from a mountain, or a neatly arranged room.
It can also be used as a verb, as in 綺麗にする (きれいにする), which means “to make clean” or “to make beautiful.”
Here are five example sentences using the word 綺麗:
この花は綺麗ですね。(このはなはきれいですね。)
“This flower is beautiful, isn’t it?”
綺麗な景色が見えます。(きれいなけしきがみえます。)
“I can see a beautiful view.”
彼女はとても綺麗だ。(かのじょはとてもきれいだ。)
“She is very beautiful.”
この部屋を綺麗にしてください。(このへやをきれいにしてください。)
“Please clean this room.”
この街はとても綺麗です。(このまちはとてもきれいです。)
“This town is very beautiful.”
