～心
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Suffix attached to nouns or adjectives to form compound words meaning 'mind of ~' or 'heart of ~'. For example, 『優しい心』 (yasashii kokoro, 'kind heart') or 『強い心』 (tsuyoi kokoro, 'strong mind').
Theme
User and their friend Mika discuss mindfulness and emotional well-being during a walk in the park.
～心
～こころ
mind of ~
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a heart-shaped mind: the suffix 『～心』 (～こころ, 'mind of ~') attaches to words to describe someone's inner state, like a 'mind-heart' connection. Think of 'kokoro' as the core of feelings.
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『心』 (kokoro, 'heart / Mind') is a key concept in philosophy and art, often representing emotions, spirit, and consciousness. As a suffix, it appears in terms like 『優しい心』 (yasashii kokoro, 'kind heart') or 『強い心』 (tsuyoi kokoro, 'strong mind'), reflecting cultural values on inner strength and empathy.
Forms
Base: ～心Suffix attached to nouns or adjectives to form compound words meaning 'mind of ~' or 'heart of ~'. For example, 『優しい心』 (yasashii kokoro, 'kind heart') or 『強い心』 (tsuyoi kokoro, 'strong mind').