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出精 (しゅっせい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
diligence ; hard work ; industry
A somewhat formal or literary term for putting in great effort, often used in contexts like work, study, or personal projects. Can be used as a noun or with する as an intransitive verb.
がく
問もん
に
出しゅっ
精せい
する
。
To apply oneself diligently to one's studies.
Similar words 努ど 力りょく 努力 is the common, everyday word for effort or hard work. 出精 is more formal and literary, often implying sustained, earnest diligence.
精せい を 出だ す 精を出す is a common idiomatic expression meaning 'to work hard' or 'to put in effort'. 出精 is a more compact, formal equivalent.
Etymology Compound of 出 (to put out) and 精 (energy, spirit), literally 'to put out one's spirit/energy'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning aligns with the kanji components.
