せいしん
Meanings
Noun
1. mind; spirit; soul; heart; ethos
2. attitude; mentality; will; intention
3. spirit (of a matter); essence; fundamental significance
Kanji used
spirit (of life)
god
Pitch accent
いしん
Top 1800
Composed of
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
spirit; psyche; god; deity; divinity
Used in vocabulary (84 in total)
mental; spiritual; emotional
emotional strength; force of will
mental condition; state of mind; mentality
Examples (8 in total)
Concentrate your attention on the job in front of you.
A sound mind dwells in a sound body.
You must cultivate your mind.
He is a man of noble mind.
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
Reading is to the mind what food is to the body.
The body must be developed along with the mind.
Weight gain is a common side-effect of certain psychiatric medications.