- 精神 — spirit / mind
- 精米 — polished rice
- 精度 — precision / accuracy
- 精力 — vitality / energy
- 精進 — devotion / diligence
- 精密 — detailed / exact
- 精選 — carefully selected
The radical 米 (rice) represents food and refinement, while 青 (pure, clear) provides the sound. Together, 精 carries the sense of “purified rice,” extending to meanings of essence, spirit, and refinement. It is used for precision, vitality, and mental clarity.
彼は 精神的に 強い。
He is mentally strong.
この機械は 精度が 高いです。
This machine is highly precise.