(しんぞう)

しんぞう
noun
heart
1. heart (organ)
The muscular organ that pumps blood through the body.
(かれ)心臓(しんぞう)(つよ)
He has nerves of steel.
Figuratively means someone is bold or shameless
心臓(しんぞう)ドキドキしている
My heart is pounding.
ドキドキ is an onomatopoeia for heartbeat

心臓(しんぞう) refers to the physical heart organ, not emotional "heart."

COMPARISON:

  • 心臓(しんぞう): heart (the organ)
  • (こころ): heart (emotions, mind)
  • ハート: heart (shape, romantic symbol)

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