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

Kanji Breakdown

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
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