Word details

小粋

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 小粋.

Dictionary

Entry

小粋こいき小意気Noun~な Adj.Freq #41643
1

stylish; smart; chic; tasteful; snappy; dapper

Examples
彼女、小粋な服装してるよね。
Her dress has an understated charm.
2

Archaic; As 小意気すぎる

conceited; cheeky

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

小

little, small

3 strokesFrequency 114JLPT N4Grade 1

On

ショウ

Kun

ちい.さいこ-お-さ-

Nanori

いさらこうさざしゃおちいさ
粋

chic, style, purity, essence, pith, cream, elite, choice

10 strokesFrequency 1,768JLPT N1Grade 8

On

スイ

Kun

いき
意

idea, mind, heart, taste, thought, desire, care, liking

13 strokesFrequency 99JLPT N3Grade 3

On

イ

Nanori

もとよし
気

spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

6 strokesFrequency 113JLPT N4Grade 1

On

キケ

Kun

いきき

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