清純

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 清純(せいじゅん) describes purity or innocence in someone's heart or an impression.
• Basic usage: It depicts a character's pure heart or the innocent impression made by a white flower.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Innocence and physical cleanliness
  • 清純 focuses on purity of heart or atmosphere; 清潔 focuses on cleanliness and freedom from dirt.
  • 清純な印象 describes an impression of innocence.