精 魂(せいこん)

せいこん

noun

heart and soul, one's whole energy

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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(せいこん)を込(こ)めて作品(さくひん)を作(つく)った。

I put my heart and soul into creating this work.

精魂(せいこん)込(こ)めた料理(りょうり)を振(ふ)る舞(ま)った。

She served food prepared with all her heart.

十年(じゅうねん)の歳月(さいげつ)をかけて精魂(せいこん)を傾(かたむ)けた大作(たいさく)がついに完成(かんせい)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(せいこん)を込(こ)める (to put one's heart and soul into). A literary, expressive word conveying deep dedication.

Common collocations

精魂(せいこん)を込(こ)める: to pour one's heart and soul into
精魂(せいこん)を傾(かたむ)ける: to devote one's whole energy
精魂(せいこん)込(こ)めた: made with heart and soul
精魂(せいこん)尽(つ)き果(は)てる: to be completely exhausted

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