精神
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 精神
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
Kanji in this Word
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
神
9 strokes
Frequency: 347
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
gods
mind
soul
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
ジン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かみ
かん-
こう-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
か
かぐ
かな
かも
くま
こ
こは
だま
み
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