清廉

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 清廉 is read as せいれん and is a na-adjective for moral integrity and conduct that is upright and resistant to corruption.
• Basic usage: Modifying an incorruptible judge appears in 清廉な裁判官, while modifying an upright attitude toward public funds appears in 清廉な姿勢.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinction from 清潔
  • 清廉 describes moral integrity and incorruptible conduct, whereas 清潔 mainly describes physical cleanliness and hygiene.