心
JLPT N5Kun-yomi (Japanese reading)
こころ
On-yomi (Chinese reading)
シン
Meaning
Heart, mind, spirit
Stroke Count
4 strokes
Examples
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Related Vocabulary
📝 How to Remember
With 4 strokes, 「心」is easy to write once you learn the stroke order. Practice writing it 5 times daily until it becomes automatic.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — On-yomi vs Kun-yomi
「心」has both On-yomi (シン) and Kun-yomi (こころ). On-yomi is typically used in compound words (two kanji together), while Kun-yomi appears when the kanji stands alone or with hiragana.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 (Kanji Reading) & もんだい2 (Kanji Writing)
「心」typically appears in もんだい1, where you choose the correct reading, and もんだい2, where you choose the correct kanji for a hiragana word. Make sure you can recognize it both ways.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do you read the kanji 「心」?+
On-yomi: シン. Kun-yomi: こころ.
What does 「心」mean in Japanese?+
「心」means "Heart, mind, spirit". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.
How many strokes does 「心」have?+
「心」is written with 4 strokes.
Is 「心」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「心」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.
Can you give an example sentence using 「心」?+
Yes: 心. Practicing kanji in context is one of the most effective ways to remember them.
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