すい

粋

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    essence, the best, cream

    • どうせ日本文化の粋などは連中には絶対わかるまい。
      They'll never truly understand the essence of Japanese culture anyway.

  2. adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    chic, smart, stylish, tasteful, refined, sophisticated

  3. adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    considerate, understanding, thoughtful, tactful

  4. adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)