1.
fault, defect, flaw
An imperfection or mistake.
人の粗を探す。
To look for faults in others.
Common expression
粗が目立つ。
The flaws are noticeable.
計画の粗を指摘する。
To point out the flaws in the plan.
粗探しばかりしないで。
Stop just looking for faults.
仕事の粗が見えてきた。
The flaws in the work became visible.
粗が出ないように気をつける。
Be careful not to let flaws show.
彼の粗を見つけた。
I found his flaw.
2.
rough part, coarse part
The unrefined or rough portion of something.
魚の粗で出汁を取る。
To make stock from fish trimmings.
米の粗を取り除く。
To remove the coarse parts from the rice.
野菜の粗を取る。
To remove the rough parts of the vegetables.
大根の粗を丁寧に取り除く。
To carefully remove the coarse parts from the daikon.
魚の粗を使った味噌汁はとてもおいしい。
Miso soup made with fish trimmings is very delicious.
粗 refers to faults or rough parts.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 粗を探す (to look for faults)
- 粗が見える (flaws become visible)
- 粗探し (fault-finding)
RELATED WORDS:
- 粗い: rough, coarse (adjective)
- 欠点: fault, shortcoming
- 粗末: poor quality, crude