質素

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 質素 is read しっそ.
• Basic usage: It describes something simple or frugal, with little decoration or waste.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Modifying a way of life
  • 質素な暮らし: a simple, frugal way of life with little decoration.
• Modifying how something is done
  • 質素に行われた: the ceremony was held in a simple manner.