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精: spirit

spirit; refined; energy
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Readings

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セイ・ショウ
Kun
しらげる・くわしい

せい: 精神(せいしん), 妖精(ようせい), 精一杯(せいいっぱい). しょう in 精進料理(しょうじんりょうり).

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Key words

精神せいしんspirit; mind
精一杯せいいっぱいwith all one's might
妖精ようせいfairy
精密せいみつprecise; detailed
精進料理しょうじんりょうりvegetarian temple cuisine

Example sentences

It is said that fairies live deep in the forest.

The exam is almost here, so I'll do my very best.

I ate vegetarian temple cuisine at a temple in Kyoto.

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