Japanese spirit
Refers to the traditional Japanese spiritual essence, often contrasted with Chinese learning (漢才) or Western influence. Common in historical and cultural contexts.
The phrase 'Japanese spirit and Chinese learning' represents the fusion of Japanese spirit and Chinese scholarship.
Japanese spirit with Chinese learning
Compound of 和 (wa, 'Japan, Japanese') and 魂 (kon, 'spirit, soul'). The term has been used since the Heian period to denote the native Japanese spirit as distinct from foreign influences.