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What is the Kanji for 'Refined' and 'Stylish'? | 粋

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Refined' and 'Stylish' is 粋.

    kanji

    粋

    Meaning

    Refined, Stylish

    Reading

    kunyomiいき

    iki

    onyomiすい

    sui

    Parts

    米Rice 卆

    Example Word

    純粋: pure. The Japanese adjectival noun '純粋 (じゅんすい)' means 'pure'. It is used to describe something that is free from impurities, contamination, or anything that might dilute its essence. This term can be applied to physical substances, such as pure water「純粋な水」(じゅんすいなみず), as well as abstract concepts, like pure intentions「純粋な意図」(じゅんすいないと). It can also describe a person's character, indicating innocence or sincerity, as in 'a pure heart'「純粋な心」(じゅんすいなこころ). The word carries a positive connotation, often implying something is untainted or genuine.

    Radical

    米

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1494

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 粋

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

    kanji

    米

    Meaning

    Rice

    component

    卆

Words Using 粋

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    純粋

    Meaning

    Pure

Kanji Related to 粋 Through the Part 米

These 18 kanji contain the part 米 as well.

    kanji

    数

    Meaning

    Number

    kanji

    来

    Meaning

    Come

    kanji

    番

    Meaning

    Turn

    kanji

    奥

    Meaning

    Core, Heart

    kanji

    料

    Meaning

    Materials, Fee

    kanji

    歯

    Meaning

    Tooth

    kanji

    精

    Meaning

    Spirit, Refine

    kanji

    断

    Meaning

    Decide, Cut off

    kanji

    継

    Meaning

    Succeed, Inherit

    kanji

    迷

    Meaning

    Perplexed, Astray

    kanji

    糖

    Meaning

    Sugar

    kanji

    粧

    Meaning

    Cosmetics, Apply makeup

    kanji

    糧

    Meaning

    Provisions, Food

    kanji

    粉

    Meaning

    Flour, Powder

    kanji

    粒

    Meaning

    Grain, Grains

    kanji

    粘

    Meaning

    Sticky

    kanji

    粗

    Meaning

    Coarse, Rough

    kanji

    粛

    Meaning

    Purge, Solemn

Kanji Related to 粋 Through the Part 卆

These 3 kanji contain the part 卆 as well.

    kanji

    枠

    Meaning

    Frame

    kanji

    酔

    Meaning

    Drunk

    kanji

    砕

    Meaning

    Smash

Learn the Kanji 粋

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 粋 mean?

粋 means 'Refined' and 'Stylish'.

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.