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粗
On'yomi
ソ
SO
Kun'yomi
あら.い・あら-
arai / ara
coarse · rough · rugged
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Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of rice and moreover. Rice being rough.
Symbolism
Crude, rough, coarse. Represents roughness.
Component Breakdown
粗=
米且
rice + 且
Words & Expressions
Words written with 粗
粗野そやrude
粗大そだいbulky
粗末そまつcrude
粗鋼そこうcrude steel
粗品そしなsmall present
Four-Character Compounds
粗製乱造
そせいらんぞう
mass production of inferior goods
粗衣粗食
そいそしょく
simple life; frugal life
Proverbs & Idioms
粗相をする
そそうをする
To make a blunder
To commit a mistake or mishap
Other kanji with the same meaning
“rugged”
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?
粗 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means coarse, rough, rugged. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.