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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

    粗

    Meaning

    Coarse, Rough

    Reading

    kunyomiあら

    ara

    onyomiそ

    so

    Parts

    米Rice 且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

    米

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1432

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 粗

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

    kanji

    米

    Meaning

    Rice

    kanji

    且

    Meaning

    Moreover, Also

Words Using 粗

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    粗筋

    Meaning

    Outline

Kanji Related to 粗 Through the Part 米

These 18 kanji contain the part 米 as well.

    kanji

    糧

    Meaning

    Provisions, Food

    kanji

    精

    Meaning

    Spirit, Refine

    kanji

    糖

    Meaning

    Sugar

    kanji

    来

    Meaning

    Come

    kanji

    粋

    Meaning

    Refined, Stylish

    kanji

    数

    Meaning

    Number

    kanji

    迷

    Meaning

    Perplexed, Astray

    kanji

    奥

    Meaning

    Core, Heart

    kanji

    粒

    Meaning

    Grain, Grains

    kanji

    歯

    Meaning

    Tooth

    kanji

    粛

    Meaning

    Purge, Solemn

    kanji

    番

    Meaning

    Turn

    kanji

    断

    Meaning

    Decide, Cut off

    kanji

    料

    Meaning

    Materials, Fee

    kanji

    粉

    Meaning

    Flour, Powder

    kanji

    粧

    Meaning

    Cosmetics, Apply makeup

    kanji

    粘

    Meaning

    Sticky

    kanji

    継

    Meaning

    Succeed, Inherit

Kanji Related to 粗 Through the Part 且

These 8 kanji contain the part 且 as well.

    kanji

    助

    Meaning

    Help

    kanji

    査

    Meaning

    Investigate

    kanji

    祖

    Meaning

    Ancestor

    kanji

    阻

    Meaning

    Hinder, Thwart

    kanji

    組

    Meaning

    Association, Group (of people)

    kanji

    租

    Meaning

    Tariff, Land tax

    kanji

    宜

    Meaning

    Right, Best regards

    kanji

    狙

    Meaning

    Aim

Learn the Kanji 粗

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

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.