心 掛(こころが)け

こころがけ

noun

intention; attitude; mindset; resolution

1. intention; attitude; mindset; resolution

One's mental attitude or approach toward doing something properly. Refers to the conscious effort to keep something in mind and act accordingly.

日頃(ひごろ)の心掛(こころが)けが大切(たいせつ)だ。

Your everyday mindset/attitude is important.

健康(けんこう)に良(よ)い心掛(こころが)けをしている。

I make an effort to maintain good health habits.

その心掛(こころが)けは立派(りっぱ)だ。

That's an admirable attitude.

Forms

心(こころ) (heart/mind) + 掛(か)け (hanging on, keeping)
→ Something kept in one's mind/heart

Related verb

心掛(こころが)ける - to keep in mind, to try to, to make a point of

早(はや)く寝(ね)るよう心掛(こころが)けている (I make a point of going to bed early)

Usage

日頃(ひごろ)の心掛(こころが)け - everyday attitude, habits
良(よ)い心掛(こころが)け - good intentions, a good attitude
心掛(こころが)け次第(しだい)だ - it depends on one's attitude

Refers not just to intentions but to the conscious effort to maintain a certain attitude or practice habitually. Often used when praising someone's diligence or discipline.

Similar words

心構(こころがま)え - mental preparedness, readiness
心得(こころえ) - knowledge, understanding, rules to follow
姿勢(しせい) - posture; attitude (figurative)

Related Words

Related: 心構(こころがま)え (mental preparedness)

Related: 心得(こころえ) (knowledge/rules)

Related: 姿勢(しせい) (attitude, stance)

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Added 2026.1.18 13:25 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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