Japanese word

心得る

Pronunciation

Romajikokoroeru

Meaning

  • verbbe aware of

Example

その点は心得ています。so no ten wa kokoro e te i ma su

I am aware of that point.

Illustration for 心得る (be aware of)

More examples

来客への応対を心得ている人は、信頼されやすいです。rai kyaku e no ō tai o kokoro e te i ru hito wa shin rai sa re ya su i de su

People who know how to deal with guests are more likely to be trusted.

Core concept

The word centers on understanding something well enough to keep it in mind and respond appropriately.

Common phrases

  • 礼儀を心得ているrei gi o kokoro e te i ru

    understand proper etiquette

  • 相手の立場を心得るai te no tachi ba o kokoro e ru

    understand the other person's position

Similar words

わかるwakaru: To understand what something means or how a situation stands.
わきまえるwakimaeru: To recognize the rules, limits, and responsibilities that apply to a situation.
理解するrikaisuru: To understand something clearly through careful thought.

Definition in Japanese

物事の事情や意味などをよく理解し、知識や心構えとして身につけておく。mono goto no ji jō ya i mi na do o yo ku ri kai shi chi shiki ya kokoro gama e to shi te mi ni tsu ke te o ku

Word origin

心得る (kokoroeru) combines 心 (kokoro, "heart or mind") and 得る (eru, "obtain"), giving the sense of taking something into the mind and understanding it.

Usage tips

  • In modern conversation, 心得る (kokoroeru) often appears as 心得ています (kokoroete imasu), which sounds more formal than わかっています (wakatte imasu).

Other meanings

  • knowverb
  • understandverb

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