Kanji 粋: chic, style, purity, essence, pith, cream, elite, choice
Key takeaways
Kanji 粋: chic, style, purity, essence, pith, cream, elite, choice. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 粋
chic, style, purity, essence, pith, cream, elite, choice
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
When rice (米) is polished to a finish (卆), only the pure essence remains. This pure quality represents both purity and a sophisticated, chic style.
