also: ひとごころ
noun
human nature; human heart; human spirit; kindness; sympathy
Refers to the inner nature, emotions, or moral character of people in general. Can also imply compassion or human warmth.
人心はなかなか変わらないものだ。
Human nature is not easily changed.
彼の行動
His actions show the warmth of the human heart.
noun
public feeling; people's sentiments
Only with reading じんしん
Used when talking about the collective mood, opinion, or sentiment of the public or a group. Restricted to the reading じんしん.
人心を掌握するのは政治の基本だ。
Grasping public sentiment is fundamental to politics.
人心が離れれば、政権は維持できない。
If public support wanes, the administration cannot be maintained.
noun
Only with reading ひとごころ
Rare reading ひとごころ used in a limited, almost archaic sense for consciousness or awareness. Often seen in the compound 人心地 (ひとごこち).
See also: 人心地 (ひとごこち)
「人心地がつく」という表現は、意識が戻ることを意味する。
The expression 人心地がつく means to regain consciousness.