(たんきゅうしん)

たんきゅうしん
noun
spirit of inquiry; intellectual curiosity
1. spirit of inquiry; intellectual curiosity
The desire to deeply investigate and understand things; a curious and questioning mindset.
子供(こども)探究心(たんきゅうしん)(そだ)てる。
To nurture children's spirit of inquiry.
探究心(たんきゅうしん)(つよ)(ひと)だ。
They are a person with strong intellectual curiosity.
科学者(かがくしゃ)には探究心(たんきゅうしん)必要(ひつよう)だ。
Scientists need a spirit of inquiry.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 探究心(たんきゅうしん)(そだ)てる: to foster a spirit of inquiry
  • 探究心(たんきゅうしん)旺盛(おうせい): to have a strong curiosity
  • 探究心(たんきゅうしん)()ちた: filled with curiosity

RELATED TERMS:

  • 好奇心(こうきしん): curiosity
  • 向上心(こうじょうしん): desire for self-improvement
  • 探求(たんきゅう): quest, search