spirit · refined

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 精 has 14 strokes and expresses precision or putting forth one's full effort.
• Basic usage: 精密 is read せいみつ, and 精一杯 is read せいいっぱい.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Precision and effort
  • 内部まで精密に再現している means reproduces even the interior precisely.
  • ゴールまで精一杯走った means ran to the finish line with all one's might.