English–Japanese
“spirit” in Japanese
How to say “spirit” in Japanese
“Spirit” in Japanese is 精神 (seishin).
Describes the inner force and mental attitude that guide a person through thoughts, feelings, and challenges.
Example sentences with 精神
自然に触れると、精神が安らぎます。shi zen ni fu re ru to sei shin ga yasu ra gi ma su
Being in nature brings peace to the mind.
Tips for using 精神
- 精神 (seishin) often points to lasting inner strength or attitude, while 気持ち (kimochi) more often points to a current feeling.
Other Japanese words for “spirit”
この作品には作者の精が宿っています。ko no saku hin ni wa saku sha no sei ga yado tte i ma su
The creator's spirit lives in this work.
試合の前は、みんなの意気が高いです。shi ai no mae wa mi n na no i ki ga taka i de su
Everyone is in high spirits before the game.
この会社には新しいことを試す気風があります。ko no gai sha ni wa atara shi i ko to o tame su ki fū ga a ri ma su
This company has a spirit of trying new things.