Quick answer
心 is the kanji for "Heart". The most common reading is こころ (kokoro). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Heart
Also : Mind · Spirit
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
4 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 心 represents 'HEART'. The heart radical (心/忄) relates to emotions and feelings.
On-reading: しん — remember this sound by associating it with heart. Kun-reading: こころ.
Example Sentences
心からありがとうございました。
こころからありがとうございました。
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
試験のことが心配で眠れませんでした。
しけんのことがしんぱいでねむれませんでした。
I was so worried about the exam that I couldn't sleep.
Vocabulary using 心
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Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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