What does 精神 mean?
精神 is a Japanese noun meaning “mind, soul, spirit” in English. It can also be translated as “attitude, spirit (of a matter)” depending on context. It is written as 精神 in kanji, せいしん in hiragana, and seishin in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
我々は精神を養わなければならない。
We need to nourish our spirit.
日本人の精神はその独特の風土に根ざしている。
It is the particular environment that has shaped the Japanese mentality.