粋
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 粋
1
Also written as 意気
chic; smart; stylish; tasteful; refined; sophisticated
Examples
今日の格好はとっても粋ですね。
You're looking snappy today.
2
understanding; considerate; thoughtful; sensible
3
familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
Kanji in this Word
粋
10 strokes
Frequency: 1768
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
chic
style
purity
essence
pith
cream
elite
choice
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
スイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いき
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