What does 質素 mean?
質素 is a Japanese noun meaning “simplicity, modesty, frugality” in English. It can also be translated as “modest” depending on context. It is written as 質素 in kanji, しっそ in hiragana, and shisso in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
私達は質素な食物を食べるのに慣れている。
We are used to eating plain food.
ドイツ人は質素な国民だ。
Germans are a frugal people.