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VocabJLPT N3

spirit

Noun

Definitions

1. soul
2. spirit

This noun refers to a spirit, ghost, or soul, particularly one associated with the supernatural or the afterlife. It often appears in horror stories, traditional folklore, and spiritual contexts, sometimes implying a lingering or wandering presence.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

You're just going to cause a scene about seeing a ghost again, aren't you?

Sentence 2

In the park at dusk, I thought I saw a white shadow — like a ghost.

Sentence 3

I feel like someone's watching me… I really hope it's not a ghost.

Sentence 4

Please don't go calling it "the room where ghosts appear" in the middle of a meeting.

Sentence 5

She said, "I want to meet his spirit and apologize."