精
精
refined, ghost, fairy, energy, vitality, semen, excellence, purity, skill
14 strokesFrequency 752JLPT N2Grade 5
On
セイショウ
Kun
しら.げるくわ.しい
Nanori
きよ
Dictionary
Common Words
1
detailed; full; minute
Examples
もっと詳しい情報が欲しい。
I want more detailed information.
2
knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with); well-informed (about); familiar (with)
Examples
このあたりはお詳しいですか。
Are you familiar with this area?
1
mind; spirit; soul; heart; ethos
Examples
我々は精神を養わなければならない。
We need to nourish our spirit.
2
attitude; mentality; will; intention
Examples
日本人の精神はその独特の風土に根ざしている。
It is the particular environment that has shaped the Japanese mentality.
3
spirit (of a matter); essence; fundamental significance
1
at the most; at best
Examples
桜の花は数日、せいぜい一週間しか持たない。
Cherry blossoms last only for a few days, a week at the most.
2
to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
Examples
狭い部屋をせいぜい広く使った。
I made the best of my small room.
1
mental; spiritual; emotional
Examples
彼の病気は主に精神的な物だった。
His illness was mainly psychological.
1
Common noun
the best one can do; one's best effort
Examples
その速さで精一杯ですか。
Is that as fast as you can go?
2
Adverb (fukushi)
with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible
Examples
私は会社のために精一杯やってきた。
I've given my best for the company.
1
fairy; sprite; elf
Examples
彼女の足取りは妖精のように軽やかだった。
Her footsteps were as light as a fairy's.
1
semen; seminal fluid; sperm
Examples
唯一の証拠は、下着に付着していた精液の痕跡。
The only evidence was the traces of semen stuck to the underwear.
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