Kanji 精: refined, ghost, fairy, energy, vitality, semen, excellence, purity, skill
Key takeaways
Kanji 精: refined, ghost, fairy, energy, vitality, semen, excellence, purity, skill. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 精
refined, ghost, fairy, energy, vitality, semen, excellence, purity, skill
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine carefully polishing rice (米) until it is as pure and clear as the blue (青) sky. This process of refining something to its absolute essence represents 'refinement', 'spirit', and 'vitality'.
