Japanese word

精神的

Pronunciation

Romajiseishinteki

Meaning

  • na-adjectivemental

Example

仕事で精神的に疲れます。shi goto de sei shin teki ni tsuka re ma su

I get mentally tired from work.

Illustration for 精神的 (mental)

More examples

十分な休みは、精神的な健康を守ります。jū bun na yasu mi wa sei shin teki na ken kō o mamo ri ma su

Getting enough rest protects your mental health.

Core concept

Describes what concerns the mind and feelings rather than the body.

Common phrases

  • 精神的な安定sei shin teki na an tei

    mental stability

  • 精神的な疲れsei shin teki na tsuka re

    mental fatigue

  • 精神的な強さsei shin teki na tsuyo sa

    mental strength

Similar words

心理的shinriteki: Relating to the mind, including thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
感情的kanjōteki: Relating specifically to feelings and emotional responses.

Definition in Japanese

心の働きや感情に関するさま。kokoro no hatara ki ya kan jō ni kan su ru sa ma

Word origin

The compound 精神的 (seishinteki) contains 精 (sei, "essence") and 神 (shin, "spirit") in 精神 (seishin, "mind or spirit"), plus 的 (teki, "relating to") to form an adjective.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 精神的 (seishinteki) often contrasts with 肉体的 (nikutaiteki, "physical") in descriptions of tiredness, stress, or strength.

Other meanings

  • emotionalna-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 精神力seishinryokumental strengthnoun
  • 精神性seishinseispiritualitynoun

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