- 1. [n] essence; the best; cream
- 2. [adj-na, n] chic; smart; stylish; tasteful; refined; sophisticated
- 3. [adj-na, n] considerate; understanding; thoughtful; tactful
- 4. [adj-na, n] familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
Kanji in this word
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粋
chic, style, purity, essence, pith, cream, elite, choiceOn: スイ (sui)Kun: いき (iki)
Example Sentences
どうせ日本文化の粋などは連中には絶対わかるまい。
They'll never truly understand the essence of Japanese culture anyway.