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Base noun form. Refers to the heart as an organ, emotions, or the mind. Used in various expressions to describe feelings or mental states, e.g., 『心が痛む』 (kokoro ga itamu, 'heart aches').
Theme

User and their friend Aiko are having a deep conversation about emotions and personal growth over coffee at a café.

こころ

heart, mind

People & IdentityEmotions & Personality

Memory Hook

Imagine a heart-shaped symbol with the word 'shin' inside — 'shin' sounds like 'sin' but think of it as your 'heart' or 'mind' center. 'Shin' → 心 (kokoro, 'heart / Mind').

Cultural Note

In Japanese culture, 『心』 (kokoro, 'heart / Mind') is a central concept representing emotions, spirit, and inner self. It appears in phrases like 『心が広い』 (kokoro ga hiroi, 'broad-minded') and is often referenced in literature and art to convey depth of feeling.

Forms

Base: 心Base noun form. Refers to the heart as an organ, emotions, or the mind. Used in various expressions to describe feelings or mental states, e.g., 『心が痛む』 (kokoro ga itamu, 'heart aches').