心掛(こころが)け

Forms

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

Related words

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)