精髄
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 精髄
1
essence; kernel; spirit; pith
Examples
簡潔は機知の精髄。
Brevity is the soul of wit.
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
髄
19 strokes
Frequency: 1652
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
marrow
pith
essence
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ズイ
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