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精
精 (readings: せい, しょう; Japanese kanji) means “refined / spirit”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 精神 (spirit, mind).
What does 精 mean?
| Kanji | 精 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | refined / spirit |
| Readings | せい, しょう |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 精
精 is read せい or しょう depending on the word.
Example words with 精
| Example | 精神 (spirit, mind) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14