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What does 粗末 (そまつ, somatsu) mean?

粗末 (そまつ, somatsu) means crude, shabby, poor (quality).

Quick facts
Readingそまつ
Romajisomatsu
Part of speechna-adjective, noun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
そまつ
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsomatsu

crude, shabby, poor (quality)

  1. 1na-adjective · noun crude; rough; plain
  2. 2na-adjective · noun careless; disrespectful; without proper care

Example sentences

  • It's a humble gift, but please accept it.

  • You mustn't waste food.

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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.

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