heart, mind, spirit, heart radical (no. 61)
心 centers on the inner seat of emotion and thought: the heart, mind, or spirit. The radical sense is the same heart shape used as a component in other characters.
心 is a pictograph of a heart, with the modern form preserving a stylized shape of the organ's chambers and vessels.
The three dots and curved stroke suggest the chambers and vessels of a heart. Picture the physical heart as the center of feelings and thoughts.
For シン, imagine a heart beating with a steady rhythm: shin, shin, shin. The sound of each beat cues シン.
mind; heart; spirit
heart; mind; spirit; vitality; inner strength
worry; concern; anxiety; uneasiness; fear
center; centre; middle; heart; core; focus; pivot; emphasis; balance
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
state of mind; mentality; psychology
concern; interest
beginner
heart
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
conscience
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
admiration; being impressed
feeling; sensation; mood
city centre (esp. of Tokyo); heart of a city; downtown area
having in mind; happening to know (of); idea (of); inkling
feeling of a house or a room
mind and body
inner thoughts; real intention; inmost heart; one's mind
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
knowledge; understanding
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
determination; resolution
double suicide; lovers' suicide
one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives
(mental) attitude; way of thinking; attention; care; prudence; intention
true feelings; real intention; one's heart
ambition; aspiration
comfortable; pleasant
heartening; reassuring
care; precaution; guarding; caution
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
one mind
centre of gravity (center)
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
(feelings of) love
bodyguard; bouncer; (security) guard
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
one's original intention; one's initial enthusiasm
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
sincerity; true heart; devotion
innocence
spirit; determination; pluck; mettle
feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)
heart failure
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern; sympathy
awareness of things around one; ability to understand what is going on around oneself; judgment; judgement; discretion
anticipation; expectation
cardiac muscle; heart muscle; myocardium
human nature; human heart; human spirit; kindness; sympathy
congeniality; satisfaction; gratification
regrettable; vexing; upsetting
nuclear reactor core
anxiety; worry; fear
adoration; admiration
pains; hard work; effort; trouble; labour; labor
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging; disheartening
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
centripetal force
child's mind; childlike innocence; naivete
matter of concern; matter of interest
angina pectoris
temper; disposition
taking great pains (to do); making every effort; having a lot of trouble (doing); racking one's brains
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
wholeheartedly; single-mindedly; fervently; intently
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to regard as; to take for
doubt; suspicion; fear; apprehension
central part; heart (of a city, etc.)
(level of) comfort (in the place one lives)
beginner-friendly; (intended) for beginners; aimed at beginners
curiosity; inquisitiveness
sense of security
wholeheartedly; with all one's heart
psychology
psychological; mental
diminished capacity; diminished responsibility; legally unaccountable (e.g. due to mental illness, drugs, alcohol, etc.)
heart disease; heart trouble; cardiopathy
apathetic; indifferent; nonchalant; callous
open-minded; receptive; free from preconceived ideas
vanity
innermost feelings
centrifugal force