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On'yomi
SO
Kun'yomi
あら.い・あら-
arai / ara

coarse · rough · rugged

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#1689
Radicalrice(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

=

rice + 且

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of rice and moreover. Rice being rough.

Symbolism

Crude, rough, coarse. Represents roughness.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

粗製乱造

そせいらんぞう

mass production of inferior goods; mass production of inferior goods

粗衣粗食

そいそしょく

simple life; frugal life; simple life

Proverbs & Idioms

粗相をする

そそうをする

To make a blunder

To commit a mistake or mishap

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 粗 mean in Japanese?

粗 means coarse, rough, rugged.

How do you read 粗?

On'yomi: ソ (SO). Kun'yomi: あら.い、あら- (arai, ara).

How many strokes does 粗 have?

粗 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 米 (rice).

Is 粗 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 粗 (coarse, rough, rugged) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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