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Heart


Meaning

Heart, Mind, Feeling

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.


Reading

こころ

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word: Imagine a giant heart sitting in a rowing boat. It's also drinking cocoa. Focus on all three of these parts and associate them into one story / memory. Once you've done that, sing the "cocoa row" (こころ) song! I don't know what that song is, but I want you to make one up and actually sing it, out loud. If you do, I bet you won't forget this word's reading too easily.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • おもいやりの心

    compassion

    おもてなしの心

    the spirit of hospitality

    人の心

    the human mind, human feelings

  • 心がいたむ

    to be worried, to feel hurt

    心がおちつく

    to feel more relaxed

    心がおれる

    to feel very discouraged

  • 心にひびく

    to strike a chord

    心にのこる

    to be unforgettable

    心にきめる

    to be determined

  • 心をいやす

    to be soothed

    心をひらく

    to open one's heart

    心をうごかす

    to touch someone's heart

  • 心のキズ

    heartbreak

    心のゆとり

    room in one's heart

    心のケア

    emotional care, emotional support

Context Sentences

パパは心が大きい。

Dad has a big heart.

キューピッドの矢が心にささった。

Cupid's arrow struck my heart.

「おはよう、王子」と、心の中でいった。

"Good morning, prince," I said in my mind.


Kanji Composition