| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 精神 | せいしん |
Pronunciation: seishin
How to Say It Outloud: seishin
Usage: Used to refer to the mind, soul, or spirit in a psychological or philosophical context.
Example Sentence Japanese:
彼の精神は強い。
彼の精神は強い。Example Sentence English:His spirit is strong.
His spirit is strong.| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 霊 | れい |
Pronunciation: rei
How to Say It Outloud: rei
Usage: Refers to a ghost or spirit, often in a religious or supernatural context.
Example Sentence Japanese:この場所には霊が出ると言われている。
この場所には霊が出ると言われている。Example Sentence English:It is said that spirits appear in this place.
It is said that spirits appear in this place.| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 気 | き |
Pronunciation: ki
How to Say It Outloud: ki
Usage: Used in terms like 'energy,' 'mood,' or 'vital spirit,' and is often part of compound words.
Example Sentence Japanese:彼女は気が強い。
彼女は気が強い。Example Sentence English:She has a strong spirit.
She has a strong spirit.Dictionary
気きCommon wordjlpt-n4
Noun- spirit; mind; heart
- nature; disposition
- intention; mind; will; motivation
- mood; feelings
- consciousness
- care; attention; consideration; worry
- interest
- (the) air; atmosphere
- ambience; atmosphere (of); air (of); mood
- fragrance; aroma; flavour; taste
- qi (in traditional Chinese philosophy and medicine); chi; ki
- Qi
精神せいしんCommon wordjlpt-n3
Noun- mind; spirit; soul; heart; ethos
- attitude; mentality; will; intention
- spirit (of a matter); essence; fundamental significance
- Spirit
心こころCommon wordjlpt-n4
Noun- mind; heart; spirit
- the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
- Mind
意地いじCommon wordjlpt-n1
NounNoun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
- stubbornness; obstinacy; willpower; pride
- disposition; nature
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
- appetite; desire; greed
意気いきCommon word
Noun- spirit; heart; disposition
気迫きはくCommon word
Noun- spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
神かみCommon wordjlpt-n3
Noun- god; deity; divinity; spirit; kami
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
- incredible; fantastic; amazing
- Emperor (of Japan)
- thunder
- God
覇気はき
Noun- spirit; drive; vigour; vigor
- ambition; aspiration
エスプリエスプリCommon word
Noun- spirit
- esprit; wit
- Esprit
霊魂れいこん
Noun- soul; spirit
- Soul
気質きしつCommon wordjlpt-n1
NounNoun, used as a suffix
- disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character; trait; turn of mind
- Temperament
活気かっきCommon wordjlpt-n3
Noun- energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life; animation
魂たましいCommon word
Noun- soul; spirit
勢いいきおいCommon wordjlpt-n3
Noun- force; vigor; vigour; energy; spirit; life
- influence; authority; power; might
- impetus; momentum; course (of events)
- naturally; necessarily
霊れいCommon word
Noun- soul; spirit; departed soul; ghost
気合きあいCommon word
Noun- (fighting) spirit; motivation; effort
- shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; yell
- kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
精魂せいこん
Noun- soul; spirit
気骨きこつ
Noun- (moral) backbone; spirit; soul; grit
魂魄こんぱく
Noun- soul; spirit; ghost
- Hun and po
精せいCommon word
Noun- spirit; sprite; nymph
- energy; vigor (vigour); strength
- fine details
- semen
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