精
refined · ghost · fairy · energy · vitality · semen · excellence · purity · skill
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of rice and blue. Blue rice, polished rice.
Symbolism
Spirit, precision, energy. Represents essence.
Component Breakdown
rice + blue
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
少数精鋭
しょうすうせいえい
elect (select) few
精神一到
せいしんいっとう
concentration of mind; mental concentration (on some task)
精神統一
せいしんとういつ
concentration of mind; mental concentration (on some task)
精進潔斎
しょうじんけっさい
purifying oneself (religiously) by abstaining from eating meat
精力絶倫
せいりょくぜつりん
being of unbounded energy; being with matchless vigor; having endless sexual stamina
精励恪勤
せいれいかっきん
assiduousness; attending diligently to one's study or duties
刻苦精進
こっくしょうじん
being arduous; working diligently enduring hardships; making a strenuous effort
刻苦精励
こっくせいれい
being arduous; working diligently enduring hardships; making a strenuous effort
勇猛精進
ゆうみょうしょうじん
engage in ascetic practices with dauntless spirit
Anime & Manga
精霊幻想記
Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles
A well-known work with 精 in its Japanese title.
魔都精兵のスレイブ
Chained Soldier
A well-known work with 精 in its Japanese title.
ねじ巻き精霊戦記 天鏡のアルデラミン
Alderamin on the Sky
A well-known work with 精 in its Japanese title.
精霊使いの剣舞【ブレイドダンス】
Blade Dance of the Elementalers
A well-known work with 精 in its Japanese title.
精霊幻想記2
Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles Season 2
A well-known work with 精 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
小金井良精
Name contains 精
Koganei Yoshikiyo was a Japanese anatomist and anthropologist of the Meiji period.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“refined”
“energy”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 精 mean in Japanese?
精 means refined, ghost, fairy, energy, vitality, semen, excellence, purity, skill.
How do you read 精?
On'yomi: セイ、ショウ (SEI, SHOU). Kun'yomi: しら.げる、くわ.しい (shirageru, kuwashii).
How many strokes does 精 have?
精 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 米 (rice).
Is 精 a good kanji for a tattoo?
精 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means refined, ghost, fairy, energy, vitality, semen, excellence, purity, skill. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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