| Kanji | Hiragana | Katakana |
|---|---|---|
| 魂 | たましい | タマシイ |
Pronunciation: tamashii
How to Say It Outloud: tah-mah-shee
Usage: Refers to the spirit or soul of a person.
Example Sentence Japanese:
彼の魂は永遠に生き続けるでしょう。
彼の魂は永遠に生き続けるでしょう。Example Sentence English:His soul will live on forever.
His soul will live on forever.| Kanji | Hiragana | Katakana |
|---|---|---|
| 心 | こころ | ココロ |
Pronunciation: kokoro
How to Say It Outloud: koh-koh-roh
Usage: Can refer to the heart, mind, or spirit, often used in a broader sense than just 'soul'.
Example Sentence Japanese:彼女の心は優しい。
彼女の心は優しい。Example Sentence English:Her heart is kind.
Her heart is kind.| Kanji | Hiragana | Katakana |
|---|---|---|
| 霊 | れい | レイ |
Pronunciation: rei
How to Say It Outloud: ray
Usage: Typically refers to a spirit or ghost.
Example Sentence Japanese:この神社には古い霊がいると信じられている。
この神社には古い霊がいると信じられている。Example Sentence English:It is believed that ancient spirits dwell in this shrine.
It is believed that ancient spirits dwell in this shrine.Dictionary
霊れいCommon word
Noun- soul; spirit; departed soul; ghost
精神せいしんCommon wordjlpt-n3
Noun- mind; spirit; soul; heart; ethos
- attitude; mentality; will; intention
- spirit (of a matter); essence; fundamental significance
- Spirit
霊魂れいこん
Noun- soul; spirit
- Soul
魂たましいCommon word
Noun- soul; spirit
精魂せいこん
Noun- soul; spirit
魂魄こんぱく
Noun- soul; spirit; ghost
- Hun and po
気迫きはくCommon word
Noun- spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
生命せいめいCommon wordjlpt-n3
Noun- life; existence
Noun, used as a suffix
- (one's) working life; career
- life force; lifeblood; soul; essence
- Life
魂胆こんたん
Noun- ulterior motive; plot; scheme
- complicated circumstances; intricacies
気骨きこつ
Noun- (moral) backbone; spirit; soul; grit
神髄しんずいCommon word
Noun- essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith (and marrow)
心霊しんれい
NounNoun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
- spirit (e.g. human spirit); soul
- spirit; ghost; ethereal being
人っ子ひとりひとっこひとり
Noun- (not) a soul; (not) a single person
亡霊ぼうれい
Noun- departed spirit; soul of the dead
- ghost; apparition
- Ghost
み
Noun- soul; spirit; divine spirit
霊台方寸れいだいほうすん
Noun- heart; soul
ソウルソウル
Noun- soul
- soul music
精霊せいれい
Noun- spirit; soul; ghost
同志どうしCommon wordjlpt-n1
Noun- like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment
- comrade; fellow; kindred soul
- Comrade
一心不乱いっしんふらん
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)Noun
- wholeheartedly; with heart and soul; intently; with undivided attention; with intense concentration; single-mindedly
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