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Practise the thinking. Keep the judgement.

粋 — Chic, understated sophistication

いき

iki

Meaning

Chic, understated sophistication

Original example

その着こなしは粋ですね。

That way of dressing is stylish.

Cultural context and nuance

Often discussed in connection with Edo urban taste. The reading iki differs from sui in other uses of 粋.

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