Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
concentration; diligence; devotion
天才は１パーセントが霊感であり、９９パーセントは精進である。Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment
Buddhismsee 六波羅蜜
adherence to a vegetarian diet
11 results for 精進
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精進日しょうじんび
Nounday of abstinence
精進物しょうじんもの
Nounvegetable-based food (incl. nuts, berries, etc., but excl. all meat and fish)
精進蟹ショウジンガニ
Nouncleft-fronted bait crab (Guinusia dentipes); shore crab
精進料理しょうじんりょうり
Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'vegetarian cuisine originally derived from the dietary restrictions of Buddhist monks
精進揚げしょうじんあげ
Nounvegetable tempura
精進落ちしょうじんおち
Nounfirst meal (including meat or fish) taken after a period of abstinence
精進潔斎しょうじんけっさい
Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verbpurifying oneself (religiously) by abstaining from eating meat
精進袱紗しょうじんぶくさ
Nouncloth used as a gift for ceremonies
精進落とししょうじんおとし
Nounallowing oneself meat, fish or alcohol after a period of abstaining
精進うなぎしょうじんうなぎ
Nountofu-based mock eel dish