How to say 'Spirit' or 'Mind' in Japanese | 精神

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The Japanese word for Spirit or Mind is 'Seishin', written as 精神 in Japanese.'Spirit' or 'Mind' in hiragana is せいしん.

word

精神

Meaning

Spirit, Mind

Reading

せいしん

seishin

Kanji

精Spirit, Refine 神God

Explanation

The Japanese noun '精神 (せいしん)' primarily refers to 'spirit' or 'mind'. It encompasses mental and emotional states, as well as the essence of one's being. It is often used in contexts related to psychology, philosophy, or personal resilience. For example: He has a strong spirit「彼は強い精神を持っている」(かれはつよいせいしんをもっている). Mental health is important「精神の健康は大切です」(せいしんのけんこうはたいせつです). The word can also refer to the collective mindset or ethos of a group, such as in 'team spirit' or 'national spirit'.

Part Of Speech

noun

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Frequency

493

Composition

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Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 精神

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

精

Meaning

Spirit, Refine

kanji

神

Meaning

God

Words Related to 精神 Through the Kanji 精

These 2 Words contain the Kanji 精 as well.

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精

Meaning

Essence, Vitality

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精々

Meaning

At most

Words Related to 精神 Through the Kanji 神

These 8 Words contain the Kanji 神 as well.

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神

Meaning

God

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神経

Meaning

Nerve

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神社

Meaning

Shrine

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神様

Meaning

God

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神話

Meaning

Myth

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神道

Meaning

Shinto

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神秘

Meaning

Mystery

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神々

Meaning

Gods

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