Word details
粋
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 粋.
Dictionary
Entry
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)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
粋
chic, style, purity, essence, pith, cream, elite, choice
10 strokesFrequency 1,768JLPT N1Grade 8
On
スイ
Kun
いき
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