Japanese word

心地

Pronunciation

Romajikokochi

Meaning

  • nounfeeling

Example

不思議な心地がしました。fu shi gi na kokochi ga shi ma shi ta

I had a strange feeling.

Illustration for 心地 (feeling)

More examples

柔らかな布団に入ると、包まれたような心地がしました。yawa ra ka na fu ton ni hai ru to tsutsu ma re ta yō na kokochi ga shi ma shi ta

When I got into the soft futon, I felt as if I were wrapped up.

Core concept

Describes the inner sense of how a situation or experience feels to a person.

Common phrases

  • 心地がするkokochi ga su ru

    have a feeling

Similar words

感じkanji: A general impression or feeling caused by a person, thing, or situation.
気分kibun: A person's temporary emotional state or mood.
感覚kankaku: An awareness or impression received through the senses or the mind.

Definition in Japanese

物事に触れたときに感じる心の状態や気分。mono goto ni fu re ta to ki ni kan ji ru kokoro no jō tai ya ki bun

Word origin

心地 (kokochi) combines 心 (kokoro, "mind") and 地 (chi, "place or state"), forming a word for an inner feeling or condition.

Usage tips

  • The word 心地 (kokochi) appears in 心地よい (kokochi yoi), a common expression for something that feels pleasant or comfortable.

Other meanings

  • comfortnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 心地よいkokochiyoicomfortablei-adjective
  • 心地よさkokochiyosacomfortnoun

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