JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
精 — refined
- Reading
- セイ・ショウ・しら.げる・くわ.しい
- Meaning
- refined; ghost; fairy; energy; vitality; semen; excellence; purity; skill
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
精 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is セイ・ショウ・しら.げる・くわ.しい and it means refined; ghost; fairy; energy; vitality; semen; excellence; purity; skill. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
精 appears in everyday japanese words such as 精密 (precise), 精巧 (elaborate) and 精々 (at the most).
Japanese words containing 精
Frequently asked questions
What does 精 mean in Japanese?
精 means refined; ghost; fairy; energy; vitality; semen; excellence; purity; skill in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 精 read?
精 is read セイ・ショウ・しら.げる・くわ.しい. Reading it inside real words — 精密 and 精巧 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 精 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 精 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 精 in a word?
A common word containing 精 is 精密 (せいみつ) — "precise". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 精 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 精 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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