精: the kanji for spirit; refined
精 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means spirit; refined. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
精 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
精 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
セイ (sei)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 精神せいしん · seishin | spirit; mind |
| 精一杯せいいっぱい · sei ippai | to the best of one's ability |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 精神的に強くなりたいです。Seishinteki ni tsuyoku naritai desu.I want to become mentally strong.
- 精一杯頑張ります。Sei ippai ganbarimasu.I will do my very best.
- 精神を鍛えるために毎朝運動する。Seishin o kitaeru tame ni maiasa undō suru.I exercise every morning to train my mind.
- 精一杯の努力をしました。Sei ippai no doryoku o shimashita.I made my best possible effort.
- 精神的な余裕を持つことが大切だ。Seishinteki na yoyū o motsu koto ga taisetsu da.It's important to have mental composure.
Questions about 精
How many strokes does 精 have?
精 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 精?
The on readings are sei (セイ), shou (ショウ). 精 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 精?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 精
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.