Meaning of 素(す) in Japanese

素
Kana Reading
す
Romaji
su
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no`, noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    plain; unadorned; undecorated; unadulterated; au naturel
  • Parts of speech
    prefix
    Meaning
    (before a noun) mere; poor
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (before an adjective) exceedingly

Related Kanji

素 JLPT 1

10 strokes

elementary, principle, naked, uncovered

On'Yomi: ソ, ス

Kun'Yomi: もと

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