- 精神 — spirit / mind
- 精米 — polished rice
- 精度 — precision / accuracy
- 精力 — vitality / energy
- 精進 — devotion / diligence
- 精密 — detailed / exact
- 精選 — carefully selected
The radical 米 (rice) represents food and refinement, while 青 (pure, clear) provides the sound. Together, 精 carries the sense of “purified rice,” extending to meanings of essence, spirit, and refinement. It is used for precision, vitality, and mental clarity.
