心構(こころがま)え

こころがまえ
noun
mental preparedness; readiness; attitude
1. mental preparedness; readiness; mindset
The state of being mentally prepared for something, including having the right attitude and expectations.
試験(しけん)に臨(のぞ)む心構(こころがま)えができた。
I'm mentally prepared to face the exam.
社会人(しゃかいじん)としての心構(こころがま)えを教(おし)える。
I'll teach you the mindset of being a working adult.
何(なに)があっても動(どう)じない心構(こころがま)えが必要(ひつよう)だ。
You need the mental preparedness to stay calm no matter what happens.

FORMATION:
心(こころ) (heart/mind) + 構(かま)え (stance, from 構(かま)える to prepare)

Literally 'heart/mind stance.'

COLLOCATIONS:

  • 心構(こころがま)えができる - to be mentally prepared
  • 心構(こころがま)えを持(も)つ - to have a mindset
  • 心構(こころがま)えとして - as a mental attitude
  • しっかりした心構(こころがま)え - solid mental preparedness

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 覚悟(かくご) - resolve, determination (stronger)
  • 心得(こころえ) - knowledge, understanding
  • 気持(きも)ちの準備(じゅんび) - emotional preparation

Related Words

Related: 覚悟(かくご) (resolve)
Related: 心得(こころえ) (knowledge)
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Added 2026.1.18 22:35 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24
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