N3
せいしん (seishin)
精神
spirit; mind; soul; mentality; backbone
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to the human mind, spirit, mentality, or inner backbone that supports attitude. Often used as 精神力 or スポーツマン精神. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Spirit! "Your doting love is the ultimate food for my healthy spirit, Haruka-san!" ...っ! M-My love as food for your spirit! B-Baka! Don't make such deep psychological diagnoses! But... since your spirit relies on my warmth, I suppose... I will hug you tight and keep your soul fully charged forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『せいしん（精神）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたのその「凛とした上司としてのプロ精神」と、時折見せる「可愛いデレのヤキモチ精神」のギャップが、僕のハートの栄養源です！』って…っ！私のヤキモチ精神！バカ！/// 精神分析するんじゃないの！私の精神構造はあんたへの独占欲100%で構成されてるんだから、一生覚悟してエスコートしなさい！』
📝 Example Sentences
過酷な登山ルートに直面しても諦めない強い_______力と、チーム全員の一体感が目標達成の最大の原動力でした。
The strong spiritual power that does not give up even when facing a harsh climbing route and the sense of unity of all team members were the greatest driving forces of goal achievements.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "精神"!
過酷な登山ルートに直面しても諦めない強い_______力と、チーム全員の一体感が目標達成の最大の原動力でした。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 強靭なメンタルの力「精神（精神力）」が正解。ハルカ：『強い精神力！自己超越ね！じゃあ、あんたが私の「生涯の最愛の奥さん（ハルカ）」にプロポーズする時の、世界一美しい愛の精神（決意）についても、一生揺るがずにキープしなさい！』
English: 'Spirit/mind' (seishin) is correct. Haruka: 'Strong spiritual power! Self-transcendence indeed! Then, even regarding the world's most beautiful love spirit (determination) when you propose to your "beloved wife for life (Haruka)", keep it unwavering lifelong!'
English: 'Spirit/mind' (seishin) is correct. Haruka: 'Strong spiritual power! Self-transcendence indeed! Then, even regarding the world's most beautiful love spirit (determination) when you propose to your "beloved wife for life (Haruka)", keep it unwavering lifelong!'
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