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質素

Reading

Kana: しっそ
Romaji: shisso
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Definition

1

simplicity; modesty; frugality

Kanji

Readings: シツ、 シチ、 チ、 たち、 ただ.す、 もと、 わりふ
Meanings: substance, quality, matter, temperament
Readings: ソ、 ス、 もと
Meanings: elementary, principle, naked, uncovered

Example Sentences

(かれ)質素(しっそ)()らした。
➥He led a simple life.
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(かれ)質素(しっそ)生活(せいかつ)(おく)った。
➥He lived a simple life.
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私達(わたしたち)質素(しっそ)食物(しょくもつ)()べるのに()れている。
➥We are used to eating plain food.
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ドイツ(じん)質素(しっそ)国民(こくみん)だ。
➥Germans are a frugal people.
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(かれ)らは質素(しっそ)服装(ふくそう)をしていた。
➥They were plainly dressed.
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(かれ)座右(ざゆう)(めい)は「()らしは質素(しっそ)に、理想(りそう)(たか)く」だ。
➥His motto is "Plain living and high thinking."
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