English–Japanese

“heart” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoハート (hāto) · 心 (kokoro)

Pronunciation

Romajishinzō

Example

運動すると、心臓が速く動きます。un dō su ru to shin zō ga haya ku ugo ki ma su

When you exercise, your heart beats quickly.

Illustration for 心臓 (heart)

How to say “heart” in Japanese

“Heart” in Japanese is 心臓 (shinzō).

The body's beating organ that keeps blood circulating through every part of it.

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

Example sentences with 心臓

階段を急いで上ると、心臓がどきどきします。kai dan o iso i de nobo ru to shin zō ga do ki do ki shi ma su

When I climb the stairs quickly, my heart starts pounding.

Tips for using 心臓

  • In everyday Japanese, 心臓 (shinzō) refers specifically to the physical heart, while 心 (kokoro) can describe a person's feelings or inner mind.

Other Japanese words for “heart”

このカードにはハートが描かれています。ko no kā do ni wa hā to ga ega ka re te i ma su

A heart is drawn on this card.

3

心

kokoro

nounmind
nounheart

心を落ち着かせます。kokoro o o chi tsu ka se ma su

I calm my mind.

Related English words

“heart” in other languages