1.
mental, psychological
Relating to the mind and mental state.
精神的 is a na-adjective describing mental or spiritual states, as opposed to physical ones.
Forms
Formed from 精神 (spirit, mind) + 的 (suffix making na-adjectives).
- Adverbial: 精神的に (mentally)
- Noun modifier: 精神的な + noun
Common expressions
- 精神的に疲れる: to be mentally exhausted
- 精神的な苦痛: mental anguish
- 精神的なサポート: emotional support
- 精神的な成長: spiritual growth
Similar words
Opposite of 身体的 (physical, bodily). Often used in pairs: 精神的にも身体的にも (both mentally and physically).
Related Words
Antonym:
身体的 (physical)
Antonym:
物質的 (material, materialistic)
Compare:
精神面 (mental aspect)