精
精 - 1. the basis of reproduction E.g.: 精子 (sperm), 受精 (fertilization) 2. to polish; to whiten rice or other grains E.g.: 精白 (whitening), 精米 (rice polishing) 3. spirit; a being with mysterious powers E.g.: 精霊 (spirit), 妖精 (fairy) 4. pure; clean; choice; the best of something E.g.: 精鋭 (elite), 酒精 (alcohol) 5. soul; spirit; energy; vitality E.g.: 精進 (diligence), 精神 (spirit) 6. detailed; minute; fine E.g.: 精通 (being well-versed in), 精密 (precise)
精 — the basis of reproduction<br>E. to polish; to whiten rice or other grains<br>E. spirit; a being with mysterious powers<br>E. pure; clean; choice; the best of something<br>E. soul; spirit; energy; vitality<br>E. detailed; minute; fine <br>E.
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Onyomi
セイ;ショウ;シヤウ
Strokes
14
JLPT
N3
Frequency 
#752/2500
Composition
青 米
Meaning
- the basis of reproduction
E. to polish; to whiten rice or other grains
E. spirit; a being with mysterious powers
E. pure; clean; choice; the best of something
E. soul; spirit; energy; vitality
E. detailed; minute; fine
E.
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- the blue (青) ri…
Onyomi
Example
精密検査
をしましょう
。
I'd like you to have a thorough examination.
精神分析
って
何
ですか
?
What is psychoanalysis?
精一杯
やってみなさい
。
Try to do it to the best of your abilities.
精
いっぱいご
説明致
しましょう
。
I'll try to explain it to you to the best of my ability.
精液
は
瓶詰
めにする
価値
はあるよ
。
Semen is worth bottling.
精神科医
は
頷
きながらこう
言
った
。
As the psychiatrist nodded, he said this.
妖精
を
信
じるか
。
Do you believe in fairies?
夢精
ってしたことある
?
Have you ever had a wet dream?
妖精
は
王子
を
猫
に
変
えた
。
The fairy changed the prince into a cat.
妖精
たちは
サンタ
の
小
さな
助
っ
人
です
。
Elves are Santa's little helpers.
彼
は
精力的
な
政治家
だ
。
He is an energetic politician.
彼
は
精算
をして
ホテル
を
出
た
。
He checked out of the hotel.
