心 is read こころ (kokoro), with odaka pitch accent (falls on the next particle).

How do you write 心 in romaji?

心 is written kokoro in romaji.

心こころ

Q: What JLPT level is 心?

心 is a JLPT N4 word (upper beginner).

Q: How is 心 used in a sentence?

春の訪れを感じると、心が軽くなる。 — When you feel the arrival of spring, your heart becomes light.

こころ · kokoro

JLPT N4 › noun ★ Studied by 18 learners

Mind, heart, spirit

the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
heart, mind, spirit, vitality, inner strength
bottom of one's heart, core (of one's character), nature
centre, center, core, heart
heart (organ)

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Odaka

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Example sentences

春の訪れを感じると、心が軽くなる。

はるのとずれをかんじると、こころがかるくなる。

When you feel the arrival of spring, your heart becomes light.

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ペットの健康管理には、細心の注意を払っている。

ぺっとのけんこうかんりには、さいしんのちゅういをはらっている。

I pay close attention to pet health management.

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この器具は初心者でも使えます。

このきぐはしょしんしゃでもつかえます。

Even beginners can use this machine.

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このプログラムまでは初心者向けです。

このぷろぐらむまではしょしんしゃむけです。

Up to this program is for beginners.

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心Heart, Mind, Spirit 音しん訓こころ・-ごころ JLPT N4 · 4 strokes

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Words that share a kanji

心こころheart, mind 心理しんりmentality 肝心かんじんessential, fundamental, crucial 一心いっしんone mind, with rapt attention 真心まごころsincerity, devotion 心配しんぱいするworry, concern

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What does 心 mean?

Mind, heart, spirit. It can also mean: the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.); heart, mind, spirit, vitality, inner strength; bottom of one's heart, core (of one's character), nature.

How do you pronounce 心?

こころ (kokoro). Pitch accent: odaka — falls on the next particle. Press Listen above to hear it.

What JLPT level is 心?

JLPT N4 — upper beginner. See the JLPT N4 guide.

How do I remember 心?

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