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.

FORMATION:
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/attitude
  • 心掛(こころが)け次第(しだい)だ - It depends on one's attitude

NUANCE:
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)
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Added 2026.1.18 13:25 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24
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