This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

小粋

小意気

Reading

Kana: こいき
Romaji: koiki
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

stylish; smart; chic; tasteful; snappy; dapper

2

conceited; cheeky

Note: as 小意気すぎる
Note: archaism
See also: 小生意気

Kanji

Readings: ショウ、 ちい.さい、 こ-、 お-、 さ-
Meanings: little, small
Readings: スイ、 いき
Meanings: chic, style, purity, essence, pith, cream, elite, choice
Reading: 
Meanings: idea, mind, heart, taste, thought, desire, care, liking
Readings: キ、 ケ、 いき
Meanings: spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

Example Sentence

彼女(かのじょ)(しょう)(いき)服装(ふくそう)してるよね。
➥Her dress has an understated charm.
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