1.
heart and soul, one's whole energy, utmost effort
One's full spiritual and physical energy poured into something. Used to describe wholehearted dedication and effort, especially in creative or demanding work.
精魂を込めて作品を作った。
I put my heart and soul into creating this work.
精魂込めた料理を振る舞った。
She served food prepared with all her heart.
十年の歳月をかけて精魂を傾けた大作がついに完成した。
The masterpiece into which he poured his heart and soul over ten years was finally completed.
USAGE:
Almost always appears in set phrases rather than standing alone. The most common pattern is 精魂を込める (to put one's heart and soul into). A literary, expressive word conveying deep dedication.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 精魂を込める: to pour one's heart and soul into
- 精魂を傾ける: to devote one's whole energy
- 精魂込めた: made with heart and soul
- 精魂尽き果てる: to be completely exhausted