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“be aware of” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikokoroeru

Example

その点は心得ています。so no ten wa kokoro e te i ma su

I am aware of that point.

Illustration for 心得る (be aware of)

How to say “be aware of” in Japanese

“Be aware of” in Japanese is 心得る (kokoroeru).

The word centers on understanding something well enough to keep it in mind and respond appropriately.

Full entry for 心得る: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 心得る

来客への応対を心得ている人は、信頼されやすいです。rai kyaku e no ō tai o kokoro e te i ru hito wa shin rai sa re ya su i de su

People who know how to deal with guests are more likely to be trusted.

Tips for using 心得る

  • In modern conversation, 心得る (kokoroeru) often appears as 心得ています (kokoroete imasu), which sounds more formal than わかっています (wakatte imasu).

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