A balance between mind and body is important.
彼は強い精神の持ち主だ。
He has a strong spirit.
Describes a person's mindset, will, or approach to something. Often used in phrases like 精神が弱い (weak-willed) or プロの精神 (professional attitude).
彼の挑戦する精神には感心する。
I admire his spirit of taking on challenges.
プロとしての精神を持って仕事に取り組む。
I approach my work with a professional mentality.
spirit (of a matter); essence; fundamental significance
Used when discussing the underlying spirit, essence, or true meaning of a law, rule, or concept, as opposed to its literal wording or form. Common in set phrases like 精神を尊重する.
法律の精神を理解することが重要だ。
It is important to understand the spirit of the law.
この規則は精神を尊重して運用すべきだ。
This rule should be applied in a way that respects its fundamental significance.
We should act while respecting the spirit of this law.
He is mentally strong and never loses to any hardship.
I concentrated my mind before the exam and calmed down.
He had been suffering from mental illness for a long time.
You can train your mental strength through sports.
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.
心身 encompasses both mental and physical aspects, while 精神 refers only to the mind or spirit.
精神 refers broadly to spirit or mentality, while 内面 focuses on the private inner self as opposed to outward behavior.
身体 refers to the physical body, while 精神 refers to the mind or spirit, the two often being contrasted as in 心身.
mental; emotional; psychological
mental strength; willpower; emotional fortitude