What does 粋 mean in Japanese?

chic, smart, stylish, tasteful, refined, sophisticated

粋 (Iki) — chic · Japanese Dictionary

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粋 (Iki) is a Japanese na-adjective meaning “chic, smart, stylish, tasteful”.

na-adjective, nounchic; smart; stylish; tasteful; refined; sophisticatedalso written as 意気
na-adjective, noununderstanding; considerate; thoughtful; sensible
na-adjective, nounfamiliar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)

今日の格好はとっても粋ですね。
You're looking snappy today.
どうせ日本文化の粋などは連中には絶対わかるまい。
They'll never truly understand the essence of Japanese culture anyway.

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