Meaning

Primary

Knowledge

Alternatives

Tips, Rules, Understanding

Word Type

noun

Explanation

What does your heart want to acquire above all other things? Knowledge! That's why you're here, isn't it?

Dig deep and see that all your heart wants is more tips and rules, to gain a better understanding of… Japanese!

心得 refers to practical skills or knowledge gained through learning, like expertise in tea ceremony or mastery of a foreign language. It can also mean things to keep in mind in certain situations, like phone etiquette or know-how for a job.

Reading

こころえ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings for this word are both kun'yomi readings. You've learned both of these readings by now so you should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

日本語を勉強する際の心得のようなものはありますか?

Do you have any tips for studying Japanese?

「確か、カナエちゃんは多少フランス語の心得があったはずですよ。」と、マミが心得顔で言いました。

"If I remember correctly, Kanae-chan should have some knowledge of French," said Mami with a knowing look.

先輩が就職活動の心得を教えてくれました。

My senpai passed on his knowledge about job hunting.

Kanji Composition