質素
しっそ
shiso
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 93 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
質素 (しっそ (shiso)) means "Plain". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Plain
Also : Simple · Modest
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Example Sentences
質素な生活を心がけることは大切である。
しっそなせいかつをこころがけることはたいせつである。
It is important to lead a simple and modest life.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して~に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)~をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって~にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ~にしろ/にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって~をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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