Japanese word

心

Pronunciation

Romajikokoro

Meaning

  • nounmind, heart

Example

心を落ち着かせます。kokoro o o chi tsu ka se ma su

I calm my mind.

Illustration for 心 (mind)

More examples

わたしの心はあたたかいです。wa ta shi no kokoro wa a ta ta ka i de su

My heart is warm.

先生の言葉が心に残っています。sen sei no koto ba ga kokoro ni noko tte i ma su

The teacher's words remain in my mind.

Core concept

Describes a person's inner world, including what the person thinks, feels, values, and intends.

Common phrases

  • 心を開くkokoro o hira ku

    open one's heart

  • 心に残るkokoro ni noko ru

    remain in one's mind

  • 心を込めるkokoro o ko me ru

    put one's heart into ___

Similar words

気持ちkimochi: A feeling or attitude toward a person, thing, or situation.
思いomoi: A thought or feeling held in the mind, often directed toward someone or something.

Definition in Japanese

物事を感じ考え、気持ちを動かす人の内面。mono goto o kan ji kanga e ki mo chi o ugo ka su hito no nai men

Word origin

心 (kokoro, "mind, heart") is a native Japanese word recorded in early Japanese, later written with the Chinese character 心, which denotes the inner center of thought and feeling.

Usage tips

  • Japanese speakers use 心 (kokoro) for inner attitude or sincerity as well as for thoughts and feelings, giving the word a wider range than mind alone.

Other meanings

  • spiritnoun

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