Meaning

Primary

Heart

Alternatives

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
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

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

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

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