Word Meaning 精進
そうじ
souji
精進 is read as そうじ (souji) and means adherence to a vegetarian diet.
Meaning
English
- adherence to a vegetarian diet
- asceticism
- zeal in one's quest for enlightenment
- concentration
- diligence
- devotion
Reading
Kana
そうじ
Romaji
souji
Writing Variants
- 精進 しょうじ shouji
- 精進 しょうじん shoujin
- 精進 そうじん soujin
Stroke Sequence
2 Characters • 25 Total StrokesStudy Signals and Categories
Related Vocabulary
Max. 12精進料理
しょうじんりょうり
vegetarian cuisine originally derived from the dietary restrictions of Buddhist monks
Example Sentences
1私は去年名古屋で精進料理というとても美味しい料理を食べた。
Last year in Nagoya I ate a very delicious dish called "Shoujin Ryouri".