いき
Noun, Adjective
1.
chic, smart, stylish, tasteful, refined, sophisticated
2.
understanding, considerate, thoughtful, sensible
3.
familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
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彼の話し方には粋なユーモアがある。
His way of speaking has a refined humor.
芸妓の舞は、まさに粋の極みと言えるだろう。
A geisha's dance could truly be called the epitome of iki.
彼は着物を粋に着こなすことで知られている。
He is known for wearing kimonos with great style.
粋とは、単なる流行ではなく、内面から滲み出る美意識のことだ。
Iki is not just a trend, but an aesthetic sense that emanates from within.
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