Vocabulary

What does 質素 (しっそ, shisso) mean?

質素 (しっそ, shisso) means simple, frugal.

Quick facts
Reading	しっそ
Romaji	shisso
Part of speech	na-adjective, noun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N1

質素しっそ

N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonshisso

simple, frugal

1na-adjective · noun simple; plain
2na-adjective · noun modest; frugal; reserved

Example sentences

彼(かれ)は質素(しっそ)な生活(せいかつ)を送(おく)っている。
He leads a frugal life.
質素(しっそ)な暮(く)らしを心(こころ)がけている。
I try to live a simple, frugal life.

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