清廉(せいれん)

せいれん
na-adjective
honest; upright; incorruptible
1. honest; upright; incorruptible; clean and principled
Describes a person of integrity who is free from corruption, dishonesty, or self-serving behavior. Often used to describe politicians, officials, or leaders who are morally upright.
清廉(せいれん)な政治家(せいじか)として知(し)られている。
He is known as an incorruptible politician.
彼(かれ)の清廉(せいれん)な人柄(ひとがら)は多(おお)くの人(ひと)に尊敬(そんけい)されている。
His honest character is respected by many people.
清廉潔白(せいれんけっぱく)であることが、リーダーには求(もと)められる。
Leaders are expected to be completely honest and above reproach.

A な-adjective composed of 清(せい) (pure, clean) + 廉(れん) (honest, upright). A literary, formal word used primarily in discussing public figures and moral character.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 清廉(せいれん)な政治家(せいじか): an incorruptible politician
  • 清廉(せいれん)な人柄(ひとがら): an honest character
  • 清廉潔白(せいれんけっぱく): spotlessly clean, above reproach (four-character compound)
  • 清廉(せいれん)さ: integrity, incorruptibility

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 誠実(せいじつ): sincere, honest — broader meaning, used in personal relationships too
  • 高潔(こうけつ): noble, high-minded — emphasizes moral elevation
  • 廉潔(れんけつ): upright, integrity — very similar, slightly more literary
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