Kanji · N4 · 4 strokes
心 / heart
Kanji for heart or soul.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | こころ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
心 carries the meaning heart or soul.
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How to write 心
Trace 心 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 心
心こころheart / soul
中心ちゅうしんcenter
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心 in context
田中さんは心が暖かい人です。
たなかさんはこころがあたたかいひとです。
Tanaka-san is a warm-hearted person.
町の中心に何がありますか。
まちのちゅうしんになにがありますか。
What is in the center of town?
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 心 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
心 — Kanji Practice
4 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/心
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