衷
ちゅう
chuu
JLPT N110 strokesKanjiLevel 76 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
衷 is the kanji for "Heart". The most common reading is ちゅう (chuu). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Heart
Also : Mind · Innermost
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Readings
onちゅう/ chuu
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
9 strokes
Radicals
亠中
Example Sentences
彼の衷心からの謝罪を受け入れた。
かれのちゅうしんからのしゃざいをうけいれた。
I accepted his heartfelt apology.
衷情を込めた手紙を送った。
ちゅうじょうをこめたてがみをおくった。
I sent a letter filled with heartfelt emotions.
Vocabulary using 衷
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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