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What is the Kanji for 'Coarse' and 'Rough'? | 粗

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Coarse' and 'Rough', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Coarse' and 'Rough' is 粗.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Coarse, Rough

    Reading

    kunyomiあら

    ara

    onyomi

    so

    Parts

    Rice Moreover, Also

    Example Word

    粗筋: outline. The Japanese noun '粗筋 (あらすじ)' refers to a summary or outline of a story, plot, or event. It is commonly used to describe the main points or general structure of a narrative, such as a book, movie, or play. For example: I read the outline of the novel「小説の粗筋を読んだ」(しょうせつのあらすじをよんだ). The outline of the movie was interesting「映画の粗筋は面白かった」(えいがのあらすじはおもしろかった). This word is often used in contexts where a brief overview or synopsis is needed, such as in reviews, summaries, or introductions to stories.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1432

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rice

    kanji

    Meaning

    Moreover, Also

Words Using

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    粗筋

    Meaning

    Outline

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 18 kanji contain the part 米 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Number

    kanji

    Meaning

    Come

    kanji

    Meaning

    Turn

    kanji

    Meaning

    Core, Heart

    kanji

    Meaning

    Materials, Fee

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tooth

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spirit, Refine

    kanji

    Meaning

    Decide, Cut off

    kanji

    Meaning

    Succeed, Inherit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Refined, Stylish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Perplexed, Astray

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sugar

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cosmetics, Apply makeup

    kanji

    Meaning

    Provisions, Food

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flour, Powder

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grain, Grains

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sticky

    kanji

    Meaning

    Purge, Solemn

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 8 kanji contain the part 且 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Association, Group

    kanji

    Meaning

    Investigate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Help

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ancestor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hinder, Thwart

    kanji

    Meaning

    Right, Best regards

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tariff, Land tax

    kanji

    Meaning

    Aim

Learn the Kanji

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What does 粗 mean?

粗 means 'Coarse' and 'Rough'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.