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This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

精進

Readings

Kana: しょうじん、そうじん、しょうじ、そうじ
Romaji: shōjin, soujin, shōji, souji
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

noun
vs
1

concentration; diligence; devotion

2

asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment

See also: 六波羅蜜
3

adherence to a vegetarian diet

Kanji

精
Readings: セイ、 ショウ、 シヤウ
Meanings: refined, ghost, fairy, energy, vitality, semen, excellence, purity, skill
進
Readings: シン、 すす.む、 すす.める
Meanings: advance, proceed, progress, promote

Example Sentence

天才(てんさい)は１パーセントが霊感(れいかん)であり、９９パーセントは精進(しょうじん)である。
➥Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration.
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