also: そしょう
Describes something lacking polish, refinement, or delicacy; can apply to materials, workmanship, or behavior. The reading そしょう is rare.
This pottery has a rough surface and feels unpleasant to the touch.
His writing is still crude and needs polishing.
Standard kanji form; the reading そそう is more common than そしょう.
Alternate reading; less common and may be considered non-standard or archaic.
The kanji 粗 means 'coarse' or 'rough', and 鬆 means 'loose' or 'porous'. The combination suggests a lack of density or refinement. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.