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What does 粋 (いき, iki) mean?

粋 (いき, iki) means stylish, chic, sophisticated.

Quick facts
Readingいき
Romajiiki
Part of speechna-adjective, noun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
いき
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommoniki

stylish, chic, sophisticated

  1. 1na-adjective · noun chic; smart; stylish
  2. 2na-adjective · noun understanding; considerate; thoughtful
  3. 3na-adjective · noun familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)

Example sentences

  • The way that person wears a kimono is stylish, isn't it.

  • I drank with a friend at a stylish bar.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.