Japanese word

心得

Pronunciation

Romajikokoroe

Meaning

  • nounknowledge

Example

料理の心得があります。ryō ri no kokoro e ga a ri ma su

I have some knowledge of cooking.

Illustration for 心得 (knowledge)

More examples

接客の心得を新人にわかりやすく伝えます。sek kyaku no kokoro e o shin jin ni wa ka ri ya su ku tsuta e ma su

I explain the basics of customer service clearly to new employees.

Core concept

Describes knowledge that has been taken to heart and can be applied appropriately in a particular activity or situation.

Common phrases

  • 接客の心得sek kyaku no kokoro e

    customer service know-how

  • 心得を身につけるkokoro e o mi ni tsu ke ru

    acquire know-how

  • 心得があるkokoro e ga a ru

    have knowledge

Similar words

知識chishiki: Facts and information acquired through study or experience.
知恵chie: Practical wisdom used to deal with problems and situations.
要領yōryō: The skill of finding an efficient way to do a task.

Definition in Japanese

ある事を行うのに必要な知識や経験、またそれに対する心構え。a ru koto o okona u no ni hitsu yō na chi shiki ya kei ken ma ta so re ni tai su ru kokoro gama e

Word origin

心得 (kokoroe) comes from the verb 心得る (kokoroeru), formed from 心 (kokoro, "mind") and 得る (eru, "obtain"); the noun denotes understanding made useful in practice.

Usage tips

  • The form 心得ている (kokoroete iru) often means that someone understands how to act in a situation, not merely that the person has information.

Other meanings

  • experiencenoun
  • know-hownoun

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