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[しょう(精)·じん(進)]
shoujin
noun, suru verb

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[そう(精)·じん(進)]
soujin
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[しょう(精)·じ(進)]
shouji
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[そうじ(精進)]
souji
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English Meaning(s) for 精進

noun, suru verb
  1. concentration; diligence; devotion
  2. asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment
  3. adherence to a vegetarian diet
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Definition and Synonyms for 精進

Application a diligent effort
Synonyms: アプリ, アプリケーション, 使用, 勤倹, 勤勉, 塗布, 応用, 応用力, 精励, 精進, 苦心, 要請, 適用, 適用業務, 願い出, 願い出る

Meanings for each kanji in 精進

» refined; ghost; fairy; energy; vitality; semen; excellence; purity; skill
» advance; proceed; progress; promote

Categories 精進 is a member of

Effort use of physical or mental energy
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Sample Sentences for 精進

Last year in Nagoya I ate a very delicious dish called "Shoujin Ryouri".
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Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration.
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