Word Meaning 心掛け

こころがけ kokorogake

心掛け is read as こころがけ (kokorogake) and means (mental) attitude.

Meaning

English

  1. (mental) attitude
  2. way of thinking
  3. attention
  4. care
  5. prudence
  6. intention

Reading

Kana

こころがけ

Romaji

kokorogake

Writing Variants

  • 心がけ こころがけ kokorogake
  • 心懸け こころがけ kokorogake

Stroke Sequence

3 Characters • 18 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N3 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 3級 Rank 1183 Priority A

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

心掛ける

こころがける

to keep in mind

心に掛ける

こころにかける

to take to heart

心配

しんぱい

care

心得る

こころえる

to (understand and) accept (a responsibility)

心得

こころえ

deputy

心当たり

こころあたり

having in mind

心労

しんろう

anxiety

心不全

しんふぜん

heart failure

心情

しんじょう

sentiment

心構え

こころがまえ

preparedness

心残り

こころのこり

flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)

心配り

こころくばり

exerting care

Example Sentences

3

Try to live within your means.

I try to be positive all the time.

Try to always stay broad-minded and patient.