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What is the Kanji for 'Spirit' and 'Refine'? | 精

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Spirit' and 'Refine', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Spirit' and 'Refine' is 精.

    kanji

    精

    Meaning

    Spirit, Refine

    Reading

    onyomiしょう

    shou

    せい

    sei

    Parts

    米Rice 青Blue

    Example Word

    精神: spirit or mind. 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'.

    Radical

    米

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    421

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 精

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    米

    Meaning

    Rice

    kanji

    青

    Meaning

    Blue

Words Using 精

This kanji is used in 3 words:

    word

    精

    Meaning

    Essence, Vitality

    word

    精々

    Meaning

    At most

    word

    精神

    Meaning

    Spirit, Mind

Kanji Related to 精 Through the Part 米

These 18 kanji contain the part 米 as well.

    kanji

    糧

    Meaning

    Provisions, Food

    kanji

    糖

    Meaning

    Sugar

    kanji

    来

    Meaning

    Come

    kanji

    粋

    Meaning

    Refined, Stylish

    kanji

    数

    Meaning

    Number

    kanji

    迷

    Meaning

    Perplexed, Astray

    kanji

    奥

    Meaning

    Core, Heart

    kanji

    粒

    Meaning

    Grain, Grains

    kanji

    歯

    Meaning

    Tooth

    kanji

    粛

    Meaning

    Purge, Solemn

    kanji

    番

    Meaning

    Turn

    kanji

    断

    Meaning

    Decide, Cut off

    kanji

    料

    Meaning

    Materials, Fee

    kanji

    粉

    Meaning

    Flour, Powder

    kanji

    粧

    Meaning

    Cosmetics, Apply makeup

    kanji

    粘

    Meaning

    Sticky

    kanji

    粗

    Meaning

    Coarse, Rough

    kanji

    継

    Meaning

    Succeed, Inherit

Kanji Related to 精 Through the Part 青

These 5 kanji contain the part 青 as well.

    kanji

    請

    Meaning

    Request

    kanji

    晴

    Meaning

    Clear

    kanji

    清

    Meaning

    Clear, Pure

    kanji

    静

    Meaning

    Quiet

    kanji

    情

    Meaning

    Feeling, Emotion

Learn the Kanji 精

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 精 mean?

精 means 'Spirit' and 'Refine'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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