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精
精
14 strokes
Frequency: 752
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

refined
ghost
fairy
energy
vitality
semen
excellence
purity
skill

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しら.げる
くわ.しい
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
きよ

Common Words

詳しい
精しい
委しい
くわしい
～い Adj.
Freq #958
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?
精神
せいしん
Noun
Freq #1789
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

せいぜい
精々
精精
Adverb
Usually kana
Freq #2572
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.
精神的
せいしんてき
～な Adj.
Freq #2875
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.
精一杯
せいいっぱい
Freq #3421
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.
精
せい
Noun
Freq #6455
1

spirit; sprite; nymph

2

energy; vigor (vigour); strength

3

fine details

4

semen

精霊
せいれい
Noun
Freq #8144
1

spirit; soul; ghost

妖精
ようせい
Noun
～の Adj.
Freq #8167
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.
精液
せいえき
Noun
Freq #8453
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.
水晶
すいしょう
水精
Noun
Freq #8475
1

(rock) crystal; high purity quartz

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