“Clean” or “Essence” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “精”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “精” means “Pure”, “Precision” or “Spirit” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “精”
Jouyou Kanji “精” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 14 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | せい(sei) |
| しょう(shou) | |
| Kun-Yomi | しら(げる)(shira(geru)) |
| くわ(しい)(kuea(shii)) | |
| もののけ(mononoke) | |
| Meanings | Polish (rice), Polished rice |
| Pure, Clear, Clean | |
| Selected, Choice, Elite | |
| Detailed, Minute, Precision | |
| Soul, Spirit, Mind, God, Light, Ray | |
| Spook, Ghost, Fairy | |
| Essence, Spirit, Vigor, Energy | |
| Source of reproduction |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “精”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 精舎(しょうじゃ-sho u ja) | Temple, Place where monks practice Buddhism |
| 精進(しょうじん-sho u ji n) | To devote oneself |
| 精進揚げ(しょうじんあげ-sho u ji n a ge) | Fried vegetables, Vegetable tempura |
| 精進潔斎(しょうじんけっさい-sho u ji n ke ssa i) | Purifying oneself by abstaining from eating meat |
| 精進物(しょうじんもの-sho u ji n mo no) | Vegetable-based food |
| 精進料理(しょうじんりょうり-sho u ji n ryo u ri) | Buddhist cuisine, Buddhist vegetarian cooking |
| 精鋭(せいえい-se i e i) | The best, Elite |
| 精液(せいえき-se i e ki) | Semen |
| 精華(せいか-se i ka) | The essence, Beautiful and gorgeous |
| 精解(せいかい-se i ka i) | Detailed explanation |
| 精確(せいかく-se i ka ku) | Precise, Accurate |
| 精悍(せいかん-se i ka n) | Being brilliant and brave, Fearless intrepid |
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