心


This kanji the heart or the core. It can also mean mind.

on readings:
  • shin
kun readings:
  • kokoro
examples:
安心感 anshinkan sense of security
童心 dōshin child's mind, child's feelings
腐心 fushin take pains, be intent on
自己中心 jiko chūshin egocentric
関心 kanshin interest
決心 kesshin determination, resolution
心得る kokoroeru know, understand
無心 mushin no mind, mental state of emptiness
良心 ryōshin conscience
心配 shinpai worry, concern
心服 shinpuku admiration and devotion
身心一如 shinshin ichinyo mind and body as one
初心者 shoshinsha beginner, novice
残心 zanshin state of awareness, relaxed alertness

links:
Wiktionary
Zanshin

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Last addition on 24 February 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.