JLPT · Level 137
15 words
Japanese word
心がける
Pronunciation
Romajikokorogakeru
Meaning
- verbmake a point of
Example
毎日運動するように心がけます。mai nichi un dō su ru yō ni kokoro ga ke ma su
I make a point of exercising every day.
More examples
旅行中も、現地のルールを守るように心がけます。ryo kō chū mo gen chi no rū ru o mamo ru yō ni kokoro ga ke ma su
Even while traveling, I make a point of following local rules.
Core concept
Centers on consciously keeping a chosen action or attitude in mind so that it becomes a regular effort.
Common phrases
健康を心がけるken kō o kokoro ga ke ru
make a point of staying healthy
無理をしないように心がけるmu ri o shi na i yō ni kokoro ga ke ru
make a point of not overdoing it
環境に配慮することを心がけるkan kyō ni hai ryo su ru ko to o kokoro ga ke ru
make a point of being environmentally conscious
Similar words
努めるtsutomeru: To make a sustained effort to achieve a desired result.
気をつけるkiotsukeru: To pay attention while acting in order to avoid a problem or mistake.
意識するishikisuru: To keep something in mind while carrying out an action.
Definition in Japanese
自分で意識して、ある行動や状態を続けるよう努力する。ji bun de i shiki shi te a ru kō dō ya jō tai o tsuzu ke ru yō do ryoku su ru
Word origin
The verb 心がける (kokorogakeru) combines 心 (kokoro, "heart or mind") and 掛ける (kakeru, "place or set on"), giving the figurative sense of placing one's mind on a goal.
Usage tips
- In Japanese, the pattern ように心がける (yō ni kokorogakeru) commonly follows a desired action and presents it as a deliberate habit rather than a single event.
Other meanings
- tryverb
- keep in mindverb
Related words
- 心がけkokorogakeattitudenoun