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Meaning of 素気無い(すげない) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

素気無い, 素気ない
Kana Reading
すげない
Romaji
sugenai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adjective (keiyoushi)
    Meaning
    curt; blunt; cold; short

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elementary, principle, naked, uncovered

On: ソ, ス

Kun: もと

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On: ム, ブ

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JLPT 5

spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

On: キ, ケ

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