Kirei describes both physical cleanliness and aesthetic beauty in daily life.
30초 단어
- Used to describe something clean or tidy.
- Used to describe something or someone beautiful.
- Highly versatile adjective for everyday life.
Overview
- 1概要：「きれい」は日本語において非常に頻繁に使われる形容詞です。大きく分けて「清潔である（Clean）」という意味と、「美しい・見栄えが良い（Beautiful/Pretty）」という意味の二つがあります。文脈によって、物理的な状態から抽象的な評価まで幅広く表現できます。2) 使用パターン：名詞を修飾する場合は「きれいな＋名詞」、述語として使う場合は「〜はきれいです」となります。否定形は「きれいではありません（または、きれいじゃないです）」です。3) 一般的な文脈：部屋の掃除について話す時、花や景色を褒める時、あるいは人の容姿を褒める時によく使われます。また、「きれいな心」のように比喩的に内面を表現することもあります。4) 類語との比較：「うつくしい（美しい）」は「きれい」よりも少し硬く、芸術的で洗練された美しさを強調します。「きれい」はより日常的で、清潔さというニュアンスが強く含まれる点が異なります。
예시
部屋をきれいに掃除しました。
everydayI cleaned the room nicely.
この景色はとてもきれいです。
formalThis scenery is very beautiful.
きれいな花だね。
informalThat's a beautiful flower.
環境をきれいに保つことは重要です。
academicKeeping the environment clean is important.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
きれいに片付ける
Tidy up perfectly
きれいに忘れる
Forget completely
さっぱりきれいになる
Become completely clean
자주 혼동되는 단어
Utsukushii implies a higher level of aesthetic beauty and is less about cleanliness. Kirei is more versatile for daily objects.
문법 패턴
How to Use It
사용 참고사항
Kirei is a na-adjective (形容動詞). It is used in both formal and informal settings. When modifying a noun, always attach 'na'.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often forget to add 'na' before a noun. Another common error is using it for deep art appreciation where 'utsukushii' might be more appropriate. Remember that it doesn't end in 'i' like i-adjectives.
Tips
Remember the Clean and Beautiful link
Think of 'clean' as the base. If something is clean, it often looks beautiful, which is why the same word covers both meanings.
Don't forget the 'na' particle
Kirei is a na-adjective. When modifying a noun, you must add 'na' (e.g., kirei na hana).
Japanese appreciation for cleanliness
Cleanliness is a core Japanese value. Using 'kirei' to describe a tidy space is a high compliment in Japan.
어원
Kirei originated from the word 'kirai' which meant 'to cut' or 'to clear away'. Over time, it evolved to describe the state of being cleared and thus clean or beautiful.
문화적 맥락
In Japan, cleanliness is closely linked to respect and mindfulness. Describing a space as 'kirei' shows you appreciate the effort put into maintenance.
암기 팁
Think of 'Kirei' as 'Clear and Radiant'. If something is clean, it looks clear and radiant.
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문「きれい」は日常的で、清潔さや可愛らしさも含みます。「うつくしい」はより芸術的で、感動を与えるような深い美しさを指すことが多いです。
丁寧語では「きれいではありません」と言います。カジュアルな会話では「きれいじゃない」と言うのが一般的です。
はい、使えます。主に外見が整っている時や、顔立ちが整っている時に褒め言葉として使われます。
「部屋がきれいになりました」と言うのが自然です。状態の変化を伝える時に便利な表現です。
셀프 테스트
この花はとても___です。
述語として使う場合、形容動詞の語幹＋ですの形で使います。
___ 部屋
形容動詞が名詞を修飾する際は「な」が必要です。
（公園 / は / きれい / です / この）
「この＋名詞＋は＋形容動詞＋です」の語順が正しいです。
점수: /3
Summary
Kirei describes both physical cleanliness and aesthetic beauty in daily life.
- Used to describe something clean or tidy.
- Used to describe something or someone beautiful.
- Highly versatile adjective for everyday life.
Remember the Clean and Beautiful link
Think of 'clean' as the base. If something is clean, it often looks beautiful, which is why the same word covers both meanings.
Don't forget the 'na' particle
Kirei is a na-adjective. When modifying a noun, you must add 'na' (e.g., kirei na hana).
Japanese appreciation for cleanliness
Cleanliness is a core Japanese value. Using 'kirei' to describe a tidy space is a high compliment in Japan.
예시
4 / 4部屋をきれいに掃除しました。
I cleaned the room nicely.
この景色はとてもきれいです。
This scenery is very beautiful.
きれいな花だね。
That's a beautiful flower.
環境をきれいに保つことは重要です。
Keeping the environment clean is important.
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異常
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～について
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〜について
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～ぐらい
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ぐらい
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ごろ
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うえ
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絶対
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絶対に
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