Adachi Kiyomi

Adachi Kiyomi is a supporting character mentioned in Sign ★ Pretty Cure. She's the deceased mother of Adachi Chisaki, Adachi Yoru and Adachi Kohaku, as well as the wife to Adachi Izuo. Kiyomi died in a car accident.

Appearance
Kiyomi was a tall and elegant woman, with a slender figure. She had shiny amber eyes, full eyebrows and long, curly mocha brown hair, worn in a low ponytail.

She had a sense of elegance, but would mostly wear comfortable and colorful clothes, such as long skirts and large, loose shirts with patterns.

Personality
Kiyomi was shown to be a very kind and wise woman, but somewhat cold as well, so that it was hard for Chisaki to understand her. Kiyomi would always keep her problems to herself. She cared deeply about her family, but didn't always express this, which could lead to some misunterstandings between her and her children. Kiyomi was also a skilled artist, who was famous for her books and paintings. Although she didn't often tell them, Kiyomi also loved to hear Chisaki and Yoru sing, and was extremely proud of her, as well as of Kohaku's drawings which he made for her.

Relationships
Adachi Chisaki - Kiyomi and her daughter had a somewhat complicated relationship, due to Kiyomi's reserved and cold nature. However, they loved each other very much, and Chisaki would always go to her mother for help and comfort. Kiyomi also loved to hear her daughter singing.

Etymology
Kiyomi: kiyo means "pure" or "sacred", and mi means "beautiful". Kiyomi is also the name of a Japanese citrus fruit.

Adachi: the most commonly used kanji for this surname means "foot" or "stand".