Quick answer
精 is the kanji for "Refined". Its reading is しら.げる (shirageru). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Refined
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
14 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 精 represents 'REFINED'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of refined.
On-reading: せい — sounds like 'say'. Kun-reading: しら.げる.
Example Sentences
精一杯努力します。
せいいっぱいどりょくします。
I'll make every effort.
精神的なサポートをしてもらいました。
せいしんてきなさぽーとをしてもらいました。
I received mental support.
Vocabulary using 精
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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