精

JLPT N3

Spirit, refined

Readings

On’yomi: セイ, ショウ (sei, shō)

Structure

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Vocabulary

精神

せいしん

spirit

精神的

せいしんてき

mental

精力

せいりょく

energy

精米

せいまい

polished rice

精度

せいど

precision

Example Sentences

精神が強いです。

せいしんがつよいです。

He has a strong spirit.

精神的です。

せいしんてきです。

It is mental.

精力的です。

せいりょくてきです。

He is energetic.

精米します。

せいまいします。

I polish rice.

精度が高いです。

せいどがたかいです。

The accuracy is high.

Cultural Note

🕊️ In Japanese culture, 精 is often associated with spiritual purity and effort. Expressions like 精神 (spirit) or 精一杯 (wholeheartedly) reflect the cultural value placed on sincerity, energy, and inner strength. In Buddhist contexts, 精進 (しょうじん) embodies discipline and purification of the mind and body.