しょうじん

精 進

Common word

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, intransitive verb

    concentration, diligence, devotion

    • 天才は１パーセントが霊感であり、９９パーセントは精進である。
      Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.

  2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, intransitive verb

    asceticism, zeal in one's quest for enlightenment

  3. noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, intransitive verb

    adherence to a vegetarian diet