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精
Spirit, Refined, Energy
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The word 精神 (seishin), meaning 'mind' or 'spirit,' is widely used in Japanese. Another common word, 精一杯 (seiippai), means 'doing one's very best.'
Memory Trick
Imagine polishing a crystal until it becomes perfectly PURE and REFINED. That shining energy represents your SPIRIT.
Readings
Onyomi: セイ (sei), ショウ (shou)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
精神
せいしん (seishin)
Spirit, Mind
精一杯
せいいっぱい (seiippai)
With all one's might
精米
せいまい (seimai)
Polished rice
妖精
ようせい (yousei)
Fairy
Example Sentence
精一杯 頑張ります。
せいいっぱい がんばります。
seiippai ganbarimasu
I'll do my very best.