JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
粋 — chic
- Reading
- スイ・いき
- Meaning
- chic; style; purity; essence; pith; cream; elite; choice
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
粋 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is スイ・いき and it means chic; style; purity; essence; pith; cream; elite; choice. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
粋 appears in everyday japanese words such as 粋 (chic) and 純粋 (pure).
Japanese words containing 粋
Frequently asked questions
What does 粋 mean in Japanese?
粋 means chic; style; purity; essence; pith; cream; elite; choice in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 粋 read?
粋 is read スイ・いき. Reading it inside real words — 粋 and 純粋 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 粋 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 粋 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 粋 in a word?
A common word containing 粋 is 粋 (いき) — "chic". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 粋 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 粋 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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