“Spirit” in Japanese
Short answer
Spirit in Japanese is “気” (ge). Full meaning: spirit, mind, heart; nature, disposition; intention, mind, will, motivation.
Other ways to say “Spirit” in Japanese
まぶい
mabui spirit, soul
精霊
shourou spirit, soul, ghost; spirit of the deceased
スピリット
supiritto spirit
魂
tama soul, spirit; Yang energy, spirit
気迫
kihaku spirit, soul, drive, vigor, vigour
覇気
haki spirit, drive, vigour, vigor; ambition, aspiration
精神
seishin mind, spirit, soul, heart, ethos; attitude, mentality, will, intention; spirit (of a matter), essence, fundamental significance
精気
seiki (mind and) spirit, life energy, vitality, essence
心霊
shinrei spirit (e.g. human spirit), soul; spirit, ghost, ethereal being
健祥
kenshou spirit, pep, energy
意気
iki spirit, heart, disposition
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