心身
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Compound noun combining 『心』 (kokoro, 'mind') and 『身』 (mi, 'body'). Used to refer to the holistic state of a person's mental and physical aspects, often in contexts like health or wellness.
Theme
At a yoga studio, User and their instructor Mika chat about wellness routines after a class.
心身
しんしん
mind and body
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Imagine a person balancing a heart (心 kokoro, 'mind') and a body (身 mi, 'body') on a scale — it's all about mind and body together! 'Heart-body' → 心身 (shinshin, 'mind and body').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, the concept of 『心身』 (shinshin, 'mind and body') is important in practices like 『武道』 (budō, 'martial arts') and 『禅』 (zen, 'Zen meditation'), where harmony between mental and physical states is emphasized for well-being.
Forms
Base: 心身Compound noun combining 『心』 (kokoro, 'mind') and 『身』 (mi, 'body'). Used to refer to the holistic state of a person's mental and physical aspects, often in contexts like health or wellness.