Meaning

Primary

Uncleanliness

Alternatives

Dirtiness, Impurity, Filthiness, Defilement

Word Type

noun, な adjective, の adjective

Explanation

If you have not cleansed yourself you're going to be covered in uncleanliness and dirtiness. Eww.

Reading

ふじょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

インドでは、左手を不浄の手として、右手でご飯を食べる。

In India the left hand is considered to be unclean and the right hand is used to eat.

Kanji Composition