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粗
On'yomi
ソ
SO
Kun'yomi
あら.い・あら-
arai / ara
coarse · rough · rugged
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
粗=
米且
rice + 且
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of rice and moreover. Rice being rough.
Symbolism
Crude, rough, coarse. Represents roughness.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
粗製乱造
そせいらんぞう
mass production of inferior goods; mass production of inferior goods
粗衣粗食
そいそしょく
simple life; frugal life; simple life
Proverbs & Idioms
粗相をする
そそうをする
To make a blunder
To commit a mistake or mishap
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 粗 mean in Japanese?
粗 means coarse, rough, rugged.
How do you read 粗?
On'yomi: ソ (SO). Kun'yomi: あら.い、あら- (arai, ara).
How many strokes does 粗 have?
粗 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 米 (rice).
Is 粗 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 粗 (coarse, rough, rugged) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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