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su
noun, no adjective, prefix

English Meaning(s) for 素

noun
  1. one's nature; one's feelings; oneself
no adjective
  1. plain; unadorned; undecorated; unadulterated; au naturel
prefix
  1. mere; poor (before a noun)
  2. exceedingly (before an adjective)

Definition and Synonyms for 素

Material artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
Synonyms: クロス, クロス, マテリアル, テキスタイル, ファブリック, , , 反物, 呉服, , , 布切れ, 布地, 布帛, , , 服地, , , 生地, 生地, , , 織り, 織る, 織り地, 織布, 織物
Ingredient a component of a mixture or compound
Synonyms: , 成分, 材料, , , 素材, 食材
Material information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form
Synonyms: たね, ねた, ユアン, , , , , 材料, , , , , 素材
Aliquant an integer that is not an exact divisor of some quantity
Synonyms: , ,

Meanings for each kanji in 素

» elementary; principle; naked; uncovered

Categories 素 is a member of

Artefact a man-made object taken as a whole
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Component an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up
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Information a message received and understood
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Divisor the number by which a dividend is divided
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Sample Sentences for 素

We asked him on the interphone if he could come downstairs quickly.
Beth was looking forward to meeting him, but he never showed up.
A building with high ceilings and huge rooms may be less practical than the colorless block of offices that takes its place, but it often fits in well with its surroundings.
What an interesting story it is!
Do I have to do it right away?

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