What is the Kanji for 'Heart'? | 心

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Heart', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Heart' is 心.

kanji

心

Meaning

Heart

Reading

kunyomiこころ

kokoro

onyomiしん

shin

Parts

⺃Second (乙)丶Dot 丿Katakana no

Example Word

初心: beginner. The Japanese noun '初心 (しょしん)' refers to the state of being a beginner or having a beginner's mindset. It is often used to describe someone who is new to a skill, activity, or field, emphasizing their lack of experience. This term can also carry a positive connotation, highlighting the enthusiasm and openness that beginners often have. For example: He has the heart of a beginner「彼は初心を持っている」(かれはしょしんをもっている). I want to keep a beginner's mindset「初心を忘れたくない」(しょしんをわすれたくない). The term is commonly used in contexts like martial arts, arts, or learning new skills, where maintaining a beginner's mindset is valued.

Radical

心

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 心

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:

radical

⺃

Meaning

Second

Radical Form Of

乙

radical

丶

Meaning

Dot

radical

丿

Meaning

Katakana no

心 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 44 other kanji:

kanji

思

Meaning

Think

kanji

悪

Meaning

Evil

kanji

忘

Meaning

Forget

kanji

急

Meaning

Urgent

kanji

窓

Meaning

Window

kanji

意

Meaning

Idea

kanji

想

Meaning

Concept

kanji

怒

Meaning

Anger, Angry

kanji

悲

Meaning

Sad

kanji

必

Meaning

Inevitable, Certain

kanji

態

Meaning

Appearance, Condition

kanji

感

Meaning

Feeling, Sensation

kanji

聴

Meaning

Listen

kanji

懸

Meaning

Suspend

kanji

徳

Meaning

Virtue

kanji

志

Meaning

Intention

kanji

恐

Meaning

Fear

kanji

忠

Meaning

Loyalty

kanji

恩

Meaning

Grace, Kindness

kanji

憲

Meaning

Constitution

kanji

息

Meaning

Breath

kanji

応

Meaning

Answer, Respond

kanji

念

Meaning

Thought

kanji

愛

Meaning

Love

kanji

恋

Meaning

Love, Romance

kanji

惑

Meaning

Beguile, Bewildered

kanji

恵

Meaning

Favor, Bestow a favor

kanji

恥

Meaning

Ashamed, Shame

kanji

患

Meaning

Ill, Afflicted

kanji

憩

Meaning

Rest

kanji

忍

Meaning

Endure, Stealth

kanji

怠

Meaning

Lazy, Neglect

kanji

愚

Meaning

Foolish

kanji

慈

Meaning

Affection, Mercy

kanji

忌

Meaning

Abhor, Mourning

kanji

愁

Meaning

Distress, Melancholy

kanji

悠

Meaning

Remote, Leisurely

kanji

慰

Meaning

Console, Consolation

kanji

懲

Meaning

Chastise, Learn by mistakes

kanji

懇

Meaning

Cordial, Courteous

kanji

慶

Meaning

Congratulate, Congratulations

kanji

芯

Meaning

Wick

kanji

恣

Meaning

Selfish, Arbitrary

kanji

怨

Meaning

Grudge

Words Using 心

This kanji is used in 23 words:

word

心

Meaning

Heart, Mind

word

中心

Meaning

Center

word

安心

Meaning

Relief

word

心配

Meaning

Worry

word

関心

Meaning

Interest

word

心理

Meaning

Psychology

word

決心

Meaning

Decision, Resolution

word

心強い

Meaning

Reassuring

word

初心

Meaning

Beginner

word

感心

Meaning

Admiration

word

心臓

Meaning

Heart

word

熱心

Meaning

Enthusiastic

word

好奇心

Meaning

Curiosity

word

心細い

Meaning

Lonely

word

苦心

Meaning

Struggle, Effort

word

用心

Meaning

Caution

word

都心

Meaning

City center

word

肝心

Meaning

Crucial

word

心掛ける

Meaning

Endeavor

word

心身

Meaning

Mind body

word

真心

Meaning

Sincerity

word

無関心

Meaning

Indifferent

word

内心

Meaning

Innermost

Kanji Related to 心 Through the Part ⺃

These 2 kanji contain the part ⺃ as well.

kanji

七

Meaning

Seven

kanji

電

Meaning

Electricity

Kanji Related to 心 Through the Part 丶

These 20 kanji contain the part 丶 as well.

kanji

虫

Meaning

Insect

kanji

犬

Meaning

Dog

kanji

夕

Meaning

Evening

kanji

玉

Meaning

Ball, Jewel

kanji

雨

Meaning

Rain

kanji

太

Meaning

Thick, Fat

kanji

丸

Meaning

Round

kanji

母

Meaning

Mother

kanji

夜

Meaning

Night

kanji

方

Meaning

Direction

kanji

主

Meaning

Master

kanji

寸

Meaning

Measurement

kanji

良

Meaning

Good

kanji

州

Meaning

State

kanji

凡

Meaning

Common

kanji

永

Meaning

Eternity

kanji

氷

Meaning

Ice

kanji

刃

Meaning

Blade

kanji

丹

Meaning

Cinnabar, Rust colored

kanji

丼

Meaning

Rice bowl

Kanji Related to 心 Through the Part 丿

These 31 kanji contain the part 丿 as well.

kanji

八

Meaning

Eight

kanji

九

Meaning

Nine

kanji

千

Meaning

Thousand

kanji

月

Meaning

Moon, Month

kanji

川

Meaning

River

kanji

人

Meaning

Person

kanji

女

Meaning

Woman

kanji

手

Meaning

Hand

kanji

力

Meaning

Power

kanji

入

Meaning

Enter

kanji

先

Meaning

Before, Previous

kanji

赤

Meaning

Red

kanji

白

Meaning

White

kanji

少

Meaning

Few

kanji

弟

Meaning

Younger brother

kanji

自

Meaning

Self

kanji

毛

Meaning

Fur

kanji

才

Meaning

Talent, Age

kanji

刀

Meaning

Sword

kanji

番

Meaning

Turn

kanji

身

Meaning

Body, Self

kanji

向

Meaning

Facing, Yonder

kanji

必

Meaning

Inevitable, Certain

kanji

失

Meaning

Lose, Fault

kanji

乏

Meaning

Scanty, Scarce

kanji

介

Meaning

Mediate, Jammed in

kanji

血

Meaning

Blood

kanji

寿

Meaning

Longevity, Congratulations

kanji

卑

Meaning

Mean, Lowly

kanji

朱

Meaning

Vermillion

kanji

羞

Meaning

Feel ashamed

Learn the Kanji 心

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 心 mean?

心 means 'Heart'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.