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粋
On'yomi
スイ
SUI
Kun'yomi
いき
iki
chic · style · purity · essence · pith · cream · elite · choice
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of rice and soldier. Pure rice.
Symbolism
Pure, chic, refined. Represents refinement.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Component Breakdown
粋=
米卆
rice + 卆
Words & Expressions
Words written with 粋
純粋じゅんすいunmixed
Proverbs & Idioms
粋な計らい
いきなはからい
A stylish gesture
A refined and thoughtful arrangement
Anime & Manga
フェチップル～僕らの純粋な恋～
What I Love About You
A well-known work with 粋 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 粋 mean in Japanese?
粋 means chic, style, purity, essence, pith, cream, elite, choice.
How do you read 粋?
On'yomi: スイ (SUI). Kun'yomi: いき (iki).
How many strokes does 粋 have?
粋 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 米 (rice).
Is 粋 a good kanji for a tattoo?
粋 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means chic, style, purity, essence, pith, cream, elite, choice. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.