Jiten beta

穢(けが)れ
Rank #15,170

Meanings

  • noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    1. uncleanness; impurity; defilement
  • 2. disgrace; shame; stain; blot; corruption; depravity
  • 3. uncleanliness from contact with death, pregnancy, menstruation, etc.

Readings

穢れ
(73%)
けがれ
(26%)
汚れ
(<1%)
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