VocabJLPT N2
spirit
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. spirit
  2. 2. sprite
  3. 3. energy
  4. 4. fine details
A noun meaning spirit, energy, or essence, often used to express vitality or effort put into something. It frequently appears in set phrases encouraging someone to stay energetic or work hard.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The venue lights flickered and rumors spread that a spirit had passed through.

Sentence 2

In the break room, someone said a spirit had made the coffee sweet.

Sentence 3

A sound like a spirit's bell came from inside my desk drawer!

Sentence 4

I stopped by the forest on the way home from work and thought I heard a spirit singing.

Sentence 5

Hey, what happens when the spirit of that forest gets angry?