精神的な（せいしんてきな、seishintekina）
- mental

The Japanese word 精神的な (せいしんてきな) means "mental," "psychological," or "spiritual." It describes something relating to the mind, emotions, thoughts, or spirit of a person. It is an adjective that modifies nouns to indicate that they are connected to the internal world of feelings and ideas. It focuses on the non-physical aspects of a person. 精神的な often implies a deeper, more internal, and less tangible characteristic than simply physical or material aspects.

⚫︎精神的な苦しみ Translation: Mental suffering, psychological distress. ⚫︎精神的なサポートが必要 Translation: Needs mental/psychological/spiritual support. ⚫︎精神的な成長 Translation: Spiritual growth, mental development.

You can use 精神的な in various contexts when discussing matters related to a person's inner state. It's often employed in discussions about: ⚫︎ Psychological well-being: Describing someone's emotional or mental state. ⚫︎ Personal growth: Referring to development in character, beliefs, or worldview. ⚫︎ Spiritual experiences: Related to faith, beliefs, or the soul. ⚫︎ Abstract concepts: Such as motivation, intention, or resolve. It's suitable for both formal and informal conversations, depending on the context.

精神的な is written as: ⚫︎ Kanji: 精神的な ⚫︎ Hiragana: せいしんてきな The okurigana (送りがな) - the hiragana attached to the end of a kanji word - is "な". The "な" is the adjectival ending.

Some synonyms for 精神的な include: ⚫︎ 心理的な (しんりてきな): Psychological ⚫︎ 心の (こころの): Of the heart/mind ⚫︎ 内面的な (ないめんてきな): Internal, inward ⚫︎ 霊的な (れいてきな): Spiritual ⚫︎ 感情的な (かんじょうてきな): Emotional (can sometimes overlap)

Some antonyms for 精神的な include: ⚫︎ 肉体的な (にくたいてきな): Physical ⚫︎ 物質的な (ぶっしつてきな): Material ⚫︎ 具体的な (ぐたいてきな): Concrete, tangible

彼女は精神的なサポートが必要だと感じている。 ・Translation: She feels she needs psychological support. ・Explanation: This sentence describes someone requiring help that affects their mental well-being.

彼は精神的な強さを持って困難を乗り越えた。 ・Translation: He overcame difficulties with inner strength. ・Explanation: This sentence describes resilience and strength of mind.

The word 精神的な is constructed from the following: ⚫︎ 精神 (せいしん): Spirit, mind, soul, mental attitude ⚫︎ 的 (てき): -ic, -al (adjectival suffix) ⚫︎ な (な): Adjectival particle The word reflects an understanding of an inner realm that is distinct from the physical body. It evolved with the study of the human condition, including psychology, philosophy, and spirituality.