Japanese word

心がけ

Pronunciation

Romajikokorogake

Meaning

  • nounattitude

Example

よい心がけが大切です。yo i kokoro ga ke ga tai setsu de su

A good attitude is important.

Illustration for 心がけ (attitude)

More examples

相手の立場を考える心がけを忘れないでください。ai te no tachi ba o kanga e ru kokoro ga ke o wasu re na i de ku da sa i

Please remember to consider the other person's point of view.

Core concept

Refers to the steady mindset that makes a person pay attention to important matters and act accordingly.

Common phrases

  • 心がけ次第kokoro ga ke shi dai

    depending on one's attitude

  • 心がけを忘れないkokoro ga ke o wasu re na i

    not forget one's good intentions

  • 心がけを改めるkokoro ga ke o arata me ru

    change one's attitude

Similar words

心構えkokorogamae: A mental readiness and attitude for dealing with a situation or task.
配慮hairyo: Careful attention to the needs and feelings of other people.
留意ryūi: Careful attention given to a particular matter.

Definition in Japanese

日常の行動で大切なことを忘れず、望ましい方向に努める気持ち。nichi jō no kō dō de tai setsu na ko to o wasu re zu nozo ma shi i hō kō ni tsuto me ru ki mo chi

Word origin

心がけ (kokorogake, "careful attitude") is the noun form based on 心掛ける (kokorogakeru, "to keep in mind"), which combines 心 (kokoro, "heart or mind") with 掛ける (kakeru, "to place or direct").

Usage tips

  • Although 心がけ (kokorogake) is often translated as "attitude," it can also focus on the care shown through consistent daily behavior.

Other meanings

  • carenoun
  • attentionnoun

Opposites

  • 無頓着mutonchakuindifferentna-adjective

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