Shoujin

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精進 (Shoujin) is a Japanese noun meaning “concentration, diligence, devotion, asceticism”.

Meanings

  1. noun, suru verb, intransitive verbconcentration; diligence; devotion
  2. noun, suru verb, intransitive verbasceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment
  3. noun, suru verb, intransitive verbadherence to a vegetarian diet

Examples

  • Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.

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Kanji in 精進

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Related words

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