すい

粋

essence; the best; cream

N3Noun

Noun

essence•the best•cream

Na-adjective, Noun

chic•smart•stylish•tasteful•refined•sophisticated

Na-adjective, Noun

considerate•understanding•thoughtful•tactful

Na-adjective, Noun

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

Example Sentences

どうせ日本文化の粋(すい)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.

chic, style, purity, essence, pith, cream, elite, choice

スイ / いき