noun
concentration of mind; mental focus
A yojijukugo emphasizing that strong, undivided mental focus can overcome any obstacle. Often used in motivational or self-discipline contexts.
精神一到、何事も成し遂げられる。
With concentrated effort, anything can be accomplished.
彼は精神一到で難関試験に合格した。
He passed the difficult exam through sheer mental focus.
A proverb with a similar meaning: strong will can move even a rock. 精神一到 is more formal and often used in written or motivational contexts.
A yojijukugo derived from classical Chinese thought, combining 精神 (mind, spirit) and 一到 (arriving at one point, single-mindedness). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it reflects a common East Asian concept of mental concentration.