pure · stylish

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 粋 has 10 strokes and expresses stylish refinement or purity.
• Basic usage: 粋 is read いき, and 純粋 is read じゅんすい.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Style and purity
  • 粋な計らい is a thoughtful, classy gesture.
  • 粋 applies to tasteful actions as well as clothing.
  • 純粋な好奇心 means pure curiosity.
  • 純粋 describes motives free of other intentions or materials free of impurities.