粋すい

noun

essence; the best part; cream

Refers to the purest, most excellent part of something, often used metaphorically like 'the cream of the crop'.

• この作さく品ひんは彼かれの芸げい術じゅつの粋すいを集あつめたものだ。

  This work is the culmination of the essence of his art.

na-adjective, noun

chic; stylish; refined

Describes a person, appearance, or thing that is tastefully elegant and sophisticated, often with a sense of understated cool. Cross-referenced with 粋 (いき).

See also: 粋 (いき)

• 彼かの女じょの着き物ものの着きこなしはとても粋すいだ。

  Her way of wearing a kimono is very chic.

na-adjective, noun

considerate; tactful; thoughtful

Used for a person or action that shows sensitive awareness of others' feelings and social situations, often in a refined, unobtrusive way.

• 彼かれの粋すいな計はからいで、みんなが楽たのしく過すごせた。

  Thanks to his thoughtful arrangement, everyone had a good time.

na-adjective, noun

worldly-wise; familiar with the pleasure quarters

Specifically refers to being knowledgeable about and at ease in the world of geisha, red-light districts, and sophisticated adult entertainment; carries a nuance of stylish, non-vulgar worldliness.

• 彼かれは粋すいな遊あそび方かたをよく知しっている。

  He knows well how to enjoy the sophisticated nightlife.