Japanese

こころ
Meaning: heart; mind; spirit; feelings
Part of Speech: Noun

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心

Example sentences

I am grateful from the bottom of my heart.
二人は心をいつにして、同じ目標に向かった。
The two shared one heart and moved toward the same goal.
彼女は理想の未来を心に描いた。
She imagined her ideal future.
彼の演奏には、聴く人の心を揺さぶるものがある。
There is something in his performance that shakes the hearts of listeners.
心のままに、自分の好きな道を進んでください。
Please follow the path you like, just as your heart leads.
無神経な言葉で親友の心を傷つけてしまった。
I ended up hurting my best friend's feelings with insensitive words.
温かいスープを飲むと、心がホッとする。
Drinking warm soup makes my heart feel relieved.
彼女は純粋な心の持ち主だ。
She has a pure heart.
社員一同、心より感謝申し上げます。
All the employees express their heartfelt gratitude.
彼は辛い過去を心の中に封印した。
He sealed his painful past deep in his heart.

Usage Notes

Represents the emotional and spiritual center of a person, encompassing feelings, thoughts, and intentions. Often used in expressions about sincerity and emotional states. Different from 心臓 which means the physical heart.

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