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プシュケー

also: プシケ

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Meanings

1

noun

Refers to the human mind, soul, or spirit, especially in psychological or philosophical contexts. Borrowed from Greek.

from Greek

心しん理り学がくでは、プシュケーは心こころの全ぜん体たいを指さすことがある。
In psychology, psyche can refer to the totality of the mind.

2

noun

Written forms

プシュケーUsage43%
Standard katakana rendering of Greek ψυχή; used for both the psychological concept and the mythological figure.
プシケUsage57%
Alternate katakana form; less common but recognized.

Etymology

From Greek ψυχή (psukhē, 'soul, mind, breath').

Proper noun: the mythological Greek figure, lover of Eros (Cupid).

ギリシャ神しん話わのプシュケーは、エロスの妻つまとして知しられている。
Psyche in Greek mythology is known as the wife of Eros.