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心構え (こころがまえ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N2 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
preparedness ; readiness ; mental attitude ; frame of mind
Refers to the mental readiness or attitude one adopts in anticipation of a future event or task. Often used in contexts requiring resolve, such as work, study, or facing challenges.
He is mentally prepared to tackle the new job.
Written forms 心こころ 構がま え Usage 90%
Standard kanji spelling; high-frequency news word.
心こころ がまえ Usage 10%
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; less common but still encountered.
Kanji 構 posture, stance, appearance Similar words 覚かく 悟ご 覚悟 implies a deeper, often resigned readiness for a difficult or inevitable outcome, while 心構え is a more general mental preparation or attitude.
準じゅん 備び 準備 focuses on concrete, physical preparations, whereas 心構え is about one's mental state or mindset.
Etymology Compound of 心 (こころ, 'heart, mind') and 構え (がまえ, 'posture, stance', from verb 構える 'to set up, assume a stance'). Literally 'mental stance'.
