精神面(せいしんめん)

せいしんめん
noun
mental aspect; psychological side
cognition
1. mental aspect; psychological side; emotional dimension
The mental or psychological dimension of a person, activity, or situation, as opposed to the physical or technical aspects. Frequently used when discussing what makes someone strong, healthy, or successful beyond physical ability.
精神面(せいしんめん)を鍛(きた)える。
To strengthen one's mental side.
スポーツでは精神面(せいしんめん)の強(つよ)さが勝敗(しょうはい)を左右(さゆう)する。
In sports, mental strength can determine victory or defeat.
病気(びょうき)からの回復(かいふく)には体力(たいりょく)だけでなく、精神面(せいしんめん)でのサポートも欠(か)かせない。
Recovery from illness requires not only physical strength but also psychological support.

Usage

精神面(せいしんめん) is a compound of 精神(せいしん) (mind, spirit) and 面(めん) (aspect, side). It is commonly used to distinguish the psychological dimension from physical or technical aspects, particularly in sports, health, and education contexts.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 精神面(せいしんめん): mental aspect (used as a framework for discussion)
  • 精神的(せいしんてき): mental, psychological (adjectival, modifies nouns directly)
  • 肉体面(にくたいめん): physical aspect (the counterpart to 精神面(せいしんめん))
  • メンタル: mental (loanword, casual)

Related Words

Compare: 精神的(せいしんてき) (mental, psychological)
Compare: メンタル (mental)
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