克己精進

Reading

Kana: こっきしょうじん

Romaji: kokkishōjin

Definition

noun

vs

1

self-control and close application; self-denial and diligent devotion

Note: yojijukugo

Kanji

克

Readings: コク、 か.つ

Meanings: overcome, kindly, skillfully

己

Readings: コ、 キ、 おのれ、 つちのと、 な

Meaning: self

精

Readings: セイ、 ショウ、 シヤウ

Meanings: refined, ghost, fairy, energy, vitality, semen, excellence, purity, skill

進

Readings: シン、 すす.む、 すす.める

Meanings: advance, proceed, progress, promote