JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
心 — heart
- Reading
- シン・こころ・\~ごころ
- Meaning
- heart; mind; spirit; heart radical
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
心 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is シン・こころ・\~ごころ and it means heart; mind; spirit; heart radical. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
心 appears in everyday japanese words such as 心 (core), 一心 (one mind) and 下心 (secret intention).
Japanese words containing 心
Frequently asked questions
What does 心 mean in Japanese?
心 means heart; mind; spirit; heart radical in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 心 read?
心 is read シン・こころ・\~ごころ. Reading it inside real words — 心 and 一心 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 心 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 心 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 心 in a word?
A common word containing 心 is 心 (こころ) — "core". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 心 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 心 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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