Japanese

たましい
Meaning: soul; spirit; vigor
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

魂

Example sentences

He put his soul into it and completed this sculpture.
その男は悪魔に魂を売った
That man sold his soul to the devil.
健全な魂は健全な肉体に宿る。
A healthy mind resides in a healthy body.
インドの思想では、魂は永遠に輪廻を繰り返すとされている。
In Indian thought, it is said that the soul repeats the cycle of rebirth forever.
長年使われた道具には魂が宿り、つくも神になる。
It is said that tools used for many years acquire a soul and become Tsukumogami.
彼の新作は光焰万丈で、読者の魂を揺さぶる。
His new work is magnificent and powerful, stirring the souls of readers.
魂を失い、ただ日々のルーチンをこなすだけの自分は、まるで行尸走肉のようだった。
Having lost my soul and just going through daily routines, I felt like a walking corpse.

Usage Notes

Refers to the spiritual essence of a person or the depth of conviction and effort put into something.

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