Japanese

しんきょう
Meaning: state of mind; mental state
Part of Speech: Noun

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心
境

Example sentences

He talked about his current complex state of mind.
彼女はインタビューで今の心境を赤裸々に語った。
She spoke frankly about her current state of mind in the interview.
卒業式の日、新しい門出への期待と友人との別れの寂しさが入り混じり、悲喜交々の心境だった
On graduation day, I had mixed feelings of joy and sorrow, with expectations for a new beginning mixed with the sadness of parting from friends.
彼女への愛が高じて、愛及屋烏の心境に至った。
His love for her grew so much that he reached the state of 'loving even the crows on her roof'.

Usage Notes

Refers to one's internal feelings or mental condition at a particular time.

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