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粗
“Coarse / Rough / Rugged” in Japanese is 粗, read so, ara (そ, あら, あら-). It is a Jōyō kanji taught in Japanese secondary school (junior & senior high) — the 高手 · Master tier beyond the grade 1–6 Kyōiku set, and appears in words such as 粗末 (coarse, plain).
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 粗 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Coarse / Rough / Rugged |
| Readings | そ, あら, あら- |
| Grade | Master (高手 · secondary school) |
| Curriculum | Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2) |
| Example | 粗末 (coarse, plain) |
How to read 粗
粗 is read so (そ) or ara (あら) or ara (あら-) depending on the word.
Words with 粗
- 粗末
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Updated: 2026-08-28