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粋 means 'purity'
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スイ
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Kun purity, essence, pith, cream, elite, choice
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In the most useful 10,000 words in Japanese, 粋 is used 2 times, read 2 ways.
Across all words in Japanese, 粋 is used 27 times, read 2 ways.
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スイ
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pure; true; genuine; unmixed
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いき
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'na' adjective, noun
1. chic; smart; stylish; tasteful; refined; sophisticated; worldly (いき is also written as 意気; opposite: 野暮)2. considerate; understanding; sympathetic
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