精進
Common
Noun
Irregular
Intransitive
family or surname
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suruintransitive 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.
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suruintransitive verb
Buddhism
asceticism;zeal in one's quest for enlightenment
See also:
六波羅蜜 (ろくはらみつ)
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suruintransitive verb
adherence to a vegetarian diet
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Shoujin