also: ソール
Refers to the spiritual or emotional essence of a person, often in contexts like music, philosophy, or personal expression.
His singing is full of soul.
soul music
Abbreviation of ソウルミュージック. Used in music contexts.
See also: ソウルミュージック
He often listens to soul music.
There's real soul in his guitar playing.
On weekends I often relax by listening to soul music.
I felt real soul in her singing voice.
精神 refers more to the mind/spirit in a formal, philosophical, or psychological sense, whereas ソウル carries an emotional, expressive nuance borrowed from English usage.
soulful; full of soul
southern soul
soul jazz
soul food (African American cuisine) · local comfort food; regional cuisine
rhythmic soul
soul music
Most common spelling for both 'soul' and 'soul music'.
Alternate spelling, less common but used.
Borrowed from English 'soul'.