心 Radical (Heart / Mind / Feeling) — JLPT Kanji

心

Side form: 忄

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Heart / Mind / Feeling

こころ・しん

📖 Meaning & Origin

The 心 radical represents the heart — both the physical organ and the seat of emotions and thoughts. As the vertical variant 忄, it appears in kanji about feelings, thoughts, and inner states.

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💡 Teacher's Memory Tip

Three strokes like a heartbeat line on a monitor — up, peak, down. When you see 忄 on the left of a kanji, something about feelings or thoughts is involved.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does this radical mean?

The 心 radical means 'heart,' 'mind,' or 'feeling.' In Japanese, 心 (kokoro) encompasses both mind and heart — thinking and feeling are inseparable.

Which N5 kanji have this radical?

N5 kanji with 心/忄: 心 (heart/mind), 思 (think/feel — rice field 田 + heart 心 = deep thoughts).

How can I remember this radical?

Imagine a heartbeat tracing — the three curved strokes of 心 look like a heart monitor line. Kanji with 心 or 忄 always involve the inner world.

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