How to say "platonic" in Japanese

• 清いきよいJLPT N2approx.Common
  i-adjectiveCovers 'platonic' as pure, innocent feeling or a relationship kept free of romance and physical desire. The plain i-adjective, suited to direct statements that a relationship or heart is pure.
  心こころの清きよい人ひとたちは幸さいわいである。↗

  Blessed are the pure in heart.
• 清らかきよらかJLPT N1approx.Common
  na-adjectiveShares the same 'platonic' sense of pure, innocent feeling. The na-adjective counterpart of 清い, with a somewhat more emotive, descriptive tone; pick it when that softer wording fits what you want to say.

Both words express 'platonic' as purity — a feeling or relationship kept free of romance and physical desire; 「清い」 is the plain i-adjective for direct statements, 「清らか」 the na-adjective with a somewhat more emotive, descriptive feel.

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• プラトニックplatonic
• 清いきよいpure
• 清らかきよらかpure