1.
heart (organ)
The muscular organ that pumps blood through the body.
彼は心臓が強い。
He has nerves of steel.
Figuratively means someone is bold or shameless
心臓病で入院した。
I was hospitalized for heart disease.
心臓がドキドキしている。
My heart is pounding.
ドキドキ is an onomatopoeia for heartbeat
心臓 refers to the physical heart organ, not emotional "heart."
COMPARISON:
- 心臓: heart (the organ)
- 心: heart (emotions, mind)
- ハート: heart (shape, romantic symbol)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 心臓発作 (heart attack)
- 心臓病 (heart disease)
- 心臓手術 (heart surgery)
- 心臓が止まる (heart stops)
IDIOMS:
- 心臓が強い (bold, shameless - lit. "strong heart")
- 心臓に毛が生えている (extremely bold/shameless)
Related Words
Contrast:
心 (heart (emotions))