Explore 精 in words about precision, care and spirit. Learn each reading with its whole word.
The idea
精 has 14 strokes and the common reading せい in 精密, 精巧, 精神 and 精米. Follow the linked stroke diagram; the table pairs each word with its reading.
| Word | Reading |
|---|---|
| 精密 | せいみつ |
| 精巧 | せいこう |
| 精神 | せいしん |
| 精米 | せいまい |
Examples
- この機械は温度を精密に測ります。This machine measures temperature precisely.
- 彼女は精巧な模型を作りました。She made a detailed model.
- 先生は手順を丁寧に説明しました。The teacher carefully explained the procedure.
- 私はこのスポーツの精神を学びたいです。I want to learn about the spirit of this sport.
- 彼は仕事に精を出しました。He devoted himself to his work.
- 玄米を精米して炊きました。We milled the brown rice and cooked it.
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Watch out
精密 describes precision, while 精巧 describes fine workmanship. 精神 means spirit or mind; 精米 is milled rice or the act of milling it. Do not assume one English meaning fits every compound.
Try it yourself
精密 → ひらがな：＿＿
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せいみつ
精密 is せいみつ: the machine measures precisely. Learn the reading with the compound.
精神 → ひらがな：＿＿
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せいしん
精神 is せいしん: it refers to the spirit of the sport here.
＿米（せいまい）［精／青］
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精
精 completes 精米（せいまい）, milling rice; 青 is a different character.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Japanese sentences where available. We keep your score.
精密 → ひらがな：＿＿
精神 → ひらがな：＿＿
＿米（せいまい）［精／青］
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Write 精 with the stroke diagram, cover the table and read 精密 and 精神 aloud. Then make a sentence with one word.