粋

すい

Meanings

1. Noun essence; the best; cream
2. な-adjective, Noun chic; smart; stylish; tasteful; refined; sophisticated See also: 粋 (いき).
3. considerate; understanding; thoughtful; tactful
4. familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)

Kanji

• 粋 pure. Read as スイ.

Words containing 粋

• 純粋 (じゅんすい) pure
• 抜粋 (ばっすい) extract
• 生粋 (きっすい) pure

And 23 more.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists