粋
Meanings
Noun
1. essence; the best; cream
Na-adjective
Noun
2. chic; smart; stylish; tasteful; refined; sophisticated
3. considerate; understanding; thoughtful; tactful
4. familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
Kanji used
Pitch accent
すい
Examples1
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.