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JLPT N212画 · 12 strokesradical 米freq #785

elegance, refinement, style

On'yomi (音読み)

  • スイ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • いき

Mnemonic

Imagine a chef elegantly plating rice (米) with style, showcasing refined artistry that captivates everyone's elegance and taste.

About this kanji

The kanji 「粋」 represents the ideas of elegance, refinement, and style. In Japanese, it is often used as an adjective, appearing in words like 粋な(いきな), which means elegant or stylish. Another interesting compound is 粋発(いきはつ), referring to a sense of emancipation or liberation, while 粋人(すいじん) signifies a man of taste, someone who appreciates beauty and sophistication. Additionally, 粋返し(いきがえし) describes a clever retort delivered with style. This kanji is commonly associated with appreciation for fine aesthetics and cultured manners, making it a beautiful part of the language.

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Example sentences

  • 彼は粋な服を着ていた。

    He was wearing stylish clothes.

Meanings across languages

English
elegance, refinement, style
Tiếng Việt
tinh tế, thanh lịch, phong cách
日本語
粋, 洗練, スタイル
한국어
우아함, 세련됨, 스타일
中文
优雅, 精致, 风格
id
elegansi, perampingan, gaya
th
ความสง่างาม, ความประณีต, สไตล์
es
elegancia, refinamiento, estilo
fr
élégance, raffinement, style
de
Eleganz, Raffinesse, Stil
pt
elegância, refinamento, estilo

Common compounds

  • 粋ないきなelegant, stylish
  • 粋発いきはつemancipation, subtle charm
  • 粋人すいじんman of taste, stylish person
  • 粋返しいきがえしretorting with style

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