Usage patterns 質しっ 素そ な 暮く らし a simple, unadorned way of living
He left the city and lives a simple life in the countryside.
質しっ 素そ な 服ふく 装そう plain, unadorned clothing
She always commutes to work in plain, simple clothes.
質しっ 素そ に 暮く らす to live modestly, without extravagance
Even though he had money, he preferred to live modestly.
質しっ 素そ な 食しょく 事じ a plain, simple meal
The monk in training eats only plain, simple meals.
Kanji 質 substance, quality, matter 素 elementary, principle, naked Related words· 7 簡素 emphasizes functional simplicity and lack of clutter, often for systems or designs, while 質素 adds a nuance of personal modesty or anti-luxury in lifestyle and character.
地味 means plain or sober in appearance, sometimes with a neutral or slightly negative connotation of being unflashy, whereas 質素 is more positive, implying virtuous simplicity.
素朴 describes something naive, unsophisticated, or rustic in nature, while 質素 specifically describes a lack of luxury or decoration in lifestyle or spending.
質素 describes a modest, frugal lifestyle with a neutral-to-positive nuance, while 粗末 stresses low quality or shabbiness, often negatively.
Show 3 more Show fewer 質素 describes a plain, simple way of living, whereas 倹約 focuses on the active behavior of saving money and avoiding waste.
質素 describes a plain, unadorned lifestyle focused on simplicity, whereas 禁欲的 stresses actively restraining desires and pleasures.
質素 describes a simple, unadorned lifestyle or style, while ささやか more broadly describes anything modest in scale, including gifts or events.
Opposites· 12 贅沢 describes indulgence in luxury and extravagance, the direct opposite of the modest, unadorned simplicity conveyed by 質素 .
派手 describes something flashy, colorful, or ostentatious, contrasting with the plain, understated quality of 質素 .
質素 means plain and unadorned, the opposite of the showy or imposing quality expressed by 物々しい .
Show 9 more Show fewer 質素 describes plain, unadorned simplicity, the direct opposite of the extravagant showiness of 華美 .
質素 means 'plain/simple', the direct opposite of the lavish, opulent look described by ゴージャス .
質素 means plain and simple, the direct opposite of the ornate splendor described by 華麗 .
質素 describes plainness or simplicity in dress and lifestyle, the opposite of the showy elegance implied by 伊達 .
質素 means plain and frugal, the direct opposite of the lavish, showy quality described by 華奢 (かしゃ ).
質素 means plain and unadorned, the opposite of the showy splendor conveyed by 華 .
質素 means plain and frugal, the direct opposite of 豪華 , which means lavish and splendid.
質素 describes frugal, modest habits, the opposite of 荒い used for reckless, extravagant spending (金遣いが荒い ).
質素 describes something plain and simple, the opposite of the grand, awe-inspiring dignity conveyed by 荘厳 .
Etymology Compound of 質 (substance, quality) and 素 (plain, unadorned). The combination conveys the idea of 'essential plainness' or 'unpretentious quality'.
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