| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 心 | こころ |
Pronunciation: kokoro
How to Say It Outloud: koh-koh-ro
Usage: Refers to the heart as the center of emotion, spirit, or mind.
Example Sentence Japanese:
彼女の心はとても優しいです。
彼女の心はとても優しいです。Example Sentence English:Her heart is very kind.
Her heart is very kind.| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 心臓 | しんぞう |
Pronunciation: shinzou
How to Say It Outloud: sheen-zoh
Usage: Specifically refers to the anatomical heart.
Example Sentence Japanese:彼は心臓が強いです。
彼は心臓が強いです。Example Sentence English:He has a strong heart.
He has a strong heart.| Hiragana | Katakana |
|---|---|
| ハート | ハート |
Pronunciation: haato
How to Say It Outloud: hah-toh
Usage: Often used in a more casual or romantic context, sometimes to refer to a heart shape.
Example Sentence Japanese:彼女はハート型のペンダントを持っています。
彼女はハート型のペンダントを持っています。Example Sentence English:She has a heart-shaped pendant.
She has a heart-shaped pendant.Dictionary
心臓しんぞうCommon wordjlpt-n3
Noun- heart
- guts; nerve; cheek; gall; spine
- heart (of something); central part
- Heart
心こころCommon wordjlpt-n4
Noun- mind; heart; spirit
- the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
- Mind
気きCommon wordjlpt-n4
Noun- spirit; mind; heart
- nature; disposition
- intention; mind; will; motivation
- mood; feelings
- consciousness
- care; attention; consideration; worry
- interest
- (the) air; atmosphere
- ambience; atmosphere (of); air (of); mood
- fragrance; aroma; flavour; taste
- qi (in traditional Chinese philosophy and medicine); chi; ki
- Qi
精神せいしんCommon wordjlpt-n3
Noun- mind; spirit; soul; heart; ethos
- attitude; mentality; will; intention
- spirit (of a matter); essence; fundamental significance
- Spirit
中心ちゅうしんCommon wordjlpt-n3
NounNoun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
- center; centre; middle; heart; core; focus; pivot; emphasis; balance
- -centered; -centred; -focused; -oriented; centered on; focused on
- Centre (geometry)
中央ちゅうおうCommon wordjlpt-n3
NounNoun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
- centre; center; middle; heart
- capital; seat of government
- Chuuou
真ん中まんなかCommon wordjlpt-n4jlpt-n1
Noun- middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
ハートハートCommon word
Noun- heart
- hearts (suit)
- Hart; Harte; Hartt; Hurt
核心かくしんCommon word
Noun- core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
意気いきCommon word
Noun- spirit; heart; disposition
中心部ちゅうしんぶCommon word
Noun- central part; heart (of a city, etc.)
芯しんCommon wordjlpt-n2
Noun- wick; marrow; staple (for stapler); (pencil) lead; stuffing; pith
- core; heart; centre; center
- pistil (of a flower)
- stamen
心根こころね
Noun- innermost feelings; heart; motive
- nature; disposition; spirit
胸むねCommon wordjlpt-n3
Noun- chest; breast
- breasts; bosom; bust
- heart
- lungs
- stomach
- heart; mind; feelings
- Chest
核かくCommon wordjlpt-n1
Noun- stone (of a fruit); pit; pip
- core (of an organization, team, etc.); nucleus; heart
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
- nuclear weapons
- nucleus (of an atom)
- nucleus (of a cell)
- condensation nucleus
- (planetary) core
- ring (in a cyclic compound)
- kernel; core
- nucleus (of a cultured pearl)
暗記あんきCommon wordjlpt-n3
NounSuru verb
Transitive verb
- memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
- Rote learning
心頭しんとう
Noun- heart; mind
胸三寸むねさんずん
Noun- heart; mind; feelings
失恋しつれんCommon wordjlpt-n2
NounSuru verb
Intransitive verb
- disappointed love; broken heart; unrequited love; being lovelorn
- Broken heart
心臓病しんぞうびょうCommon word
Noun- heart disease; heart trouble; cardiopathy
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