Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 粋が身を食う(すいがみをくう) in Japanese

粋が身を食う
Kana Reading
すいがみをくう
Romaji
suigamiwokū
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    Playing the dandy ruins a man


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

10 strokes

chic, style, purity, essence, pith, cream, elite, choice

On'Yomi: スイ

Kun'Yomi: いき

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JLPT 5

9 strokes

eat, food

On'Yomi: ショク, ジキ

Kun'Yomi: く.う, く.らう, た.べる, は.む

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JLPT 2

7 strokes

somebody, person, one's station in life

On'Yomi: シン

Kun'Yomi: み

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