質素(しっそ)

しっそ
na-adjective
simple, plain, frugal
1. simple, plain, modest, frugal
Describes a lifestyle, appearance, or object that is simple and unpretentious, without luxury or extravagance. Often carries positive connotations of modesty and good values.
質素(しっそ)な暮(く)らし
a simple lifestyle
質素(しっそ)な食事(しょくじ)だが、栄養(えいよう)は十分(じゅうぶん)だ。
The meal is simple but nutritious enough.
質素(しっそ)倹約(けんやく)を旨(むね)として生(い)きてきた祖父母(そふぼ)を尊敬(そんけい)している。
I respect my grandparents who have lived by the principle of simple frugality.

ADJECTIVE TYPE: Na-adjective. Uses な before nouns: 質素(しっそ)な生活(せいかつ).

ADVERBIAL FORM: 質素(しっそ)に (simply, frugally)

NUANCE: 質素(しっそ) typically has positive connotations - it suggests admirable simplicity and lack of pretension rather than poverty. It's often associated with traditional Japanese values of modesty.

FOUR-CHARACTER COMPOUND: 質素(しっそ)倹約(けんやく) (simple and frugal) is a common phrase describing a modest, thrifty lifestyle.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 質素(しっそ)な暮(く)らし/生活(せいかつ) (simple life)
  • 質素(しっそ)な食事(しょくじ) (simple meal)
  • 質素(しっそ)倹約(けんやく) (simple frugality)
  • 質素(しっそ)に暮(く)らす (to live simply)

RELATED WORDS:

  • 簡素(かんそ) (simple, plain - similar)
  • 地味(じみ) (plain, subdued)
  • 倹約(けんやく) (thrift, economy)
  • 華麗(かれい) (splendid, gorgeous - opposite)
  • 豪華(ごうか) (luxurious - opposite)
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