粋
いき
familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
Word Meaning 粋を利かす
すいをきかす
sui o kikasu
粋を利かす is read as すいをきかす (sui o kikasu) and means to show tact (in relationship matters).
Meaning
English
- to show tact (in relationship matters)
- to be considerate (e.g. of a couple)
- to be thoughtful
Reading
Kana
すいをきかす
Romaji
sui o kikasu
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Related Vocabulary
Max. 12粋が身を食う
すいがみをくう
too much pleasure ruins a man (esp. in reference to spending too much time with geisha and prostitutes)