English–Japanese

“state of mind” in Japanese

Japanese

Also心境 (shinkyō)

Pronunciation

Romajikyōchi

Example

彼は長い練習で新しい境地に達しました。kare wa naga i ren shū de atara shi i kyō chi ni tas shi ma shi ta

Through long practice, he reached a new state of mind.

Illustration for 境地 (state of mind)

How to say “state of mind” in Japanese

“State of mind” in Japanese is 境地 (kyōchi).

Describes a cultivated level of inner awareness reached through experience or practice, rather than a passing mood.

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

Example sentences with 境地

彼は何度も自分と向き合い、無心の境地に至りました。kare wa nan do mo ji bun to mu ki a i mu shin no kyō chi ni ita ri ma shi ta

He faced himself again and again and finally reached a selfless state of mind.

Tips for using 境地

  • In English, state of mind often sounds temporary, while 境地 (kyōchi) commonly suggests a profound level attained through practice or experience.

Other Japanese words for “state of mind”

2

心境

shinkyō

nounstate of mind

今の心境を話します。ima no shin kyō o hana shi ma su

I will talk about my current state of mind.

“state of mind” in other languages