Japanese

こころがまえ
Meaning: mental attitude; preparation; readiness
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

心
構
え

Example sentences

When starting a new job, a certain amount of mental preparation is necessary.
彼は常に廓然大公の心構えで、誰に対しても公平に接した。
He always approached everyone with fairness, maintaining a broad-minded and impartial attitude.
彼は地位や名声に執着せず、烟雲過眼の心構えで日々を過ごしている。
He lives each day with an unattached mindset, not clinging to status or fame.
災難が起こる前に「曲突徙薪」の心構えで対策を講じることが重要だ。
It is important to take measures with a mindset of 'preventing disaster before it happens' before a calamity occurs.
常に伏寇在側の心構えが必要だ
One must always maintain an attitude of vigilance against hidden enemies.
有備無患の心構えで日々の生活を送る
Live daily life with an attitude of preparedness.
経験から履霜堅氷の心構えを持つべきだ
From experience, we should be prepared for greater difficulties ahead.

Usage Notes

Refers to the internal state of readiness or the attitude one takes when facing a situation or task.

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