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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and droop. Drooping thread element.
Symbolism
Material, simple, element. Represents element.
Component Breakdown
龶 + thread
Words & Expressions
Words written with 素
Four-Character Compounds
尸位素餐
しいそさん
neglecting the duties of an office while taking pay
質素倹約
しっそけんやく
(practice of) simplicity and frugality; scrimping and saving
Proverbs & Idioms
素直が一番
すなおがいちばん
Honesty is the best policy
Being straightforward is ideal
Anime & Manga
この素晴らしい世界に祝福を！
KONOSUBA -God's blessing on this wonderful world!
A well-known work with 素 in its Japanese title.
やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。 続 「きっと、女の子はお砂糖とスパイスと素敵な何かでできている。」
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU TOO! OVA
A well-known work with 素 in its Japanese title.
素材採取家の異世界旅行記
A Gatherer's Adventure in Isekai
A well-known work with 素 in its Japanese title.
素晴らしい世界
What a Wonderful World!
A well-known work with 素 in its Japanese title.
俺以外誰も採取できない素材なのに「素材採取率が低い」とパワハラする幼馴染錬金術師と絶縁した専属魔導士、辺境の町でスローライフを送りたい。
Ore Igai Dare mo Saishu Dekinai Sozai nano ni "Sozai Saishuritsu ga Hikui" to Pawahara Suru Osananajimi Renkinjutsushi to Zetsuen Shita Senzoku Madoushi, Henkyou no Machi de Slow Life wo Okuritai.
A well-known work with 素 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
Other kanji with the same meaning
“principle”
“naked”
“uncovered”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 素 mean in Japanese?
素 means elementary, principle, naked, uncovered.
How do you read 素?
On'yomi: ソ、ス (SO, SU). Kun'yomi: もと (moto).
How many strokes does 素 have?
素 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 素 a good kanji for a tattoo?
素 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means elementary, principle, naked, uncovered. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.