“Mind” in Japanese
Short answer
Mind in Japanese is “心” (shin). Full meaning: mind, heart, spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.); heart, mind, spirit, vitality, inner strength.
Other ways to say “Mind” in Japanese
精神
seishin mind, spirit, soul, heart, ethos; attitude, mentality, will, intention; spirit (of a matter), essence, fundamental significance
気
ge spirit, mind, heart; nature, disposition; intention, mind, will, motivation
心事
shinji mind
念頭
nentou (on one's) mind, heed
心意
shini mind
心性
shinsei mind, disposition, nature
心神
shinshin mind
じん
jin mind, heart, spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.); heart, mind, spirit, vitality, inner strength
ゴコロ
gokoro mind, heart, spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.); heart, mind, spirit, vitality, inner strength
ごころ
gokoro mind, heart, spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.); heart, mind, spirit, vitality, inner strength
こころ
kokoro mind, heart, spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.); heart, mind, spirit, vitality, inner strength
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