心得(こころえ)

こころえ
noun
knowledge; understanding; principles; awareness; preparedness
cognition
1. knowledge; understanding; familiarity
Having knowledge or skill in a particular area; being familiar with something through experience.
茶道(さどう)の心得(こころえ)がある。
I have knowledge of the tea ceremony.
剣道(けんどう)の心得(こころえ)が少(すこ)しある。
I have a little knowledge of kendo.
医学(いがく)の心得(こころえ)があったので、応急(おうきゅう)処置(しょち)ができた。
Because I had medical knowledge, I was able to give first aid.
2. principles; rules; guidelines; points to remember
Essential rules or guidelines that should be understood and followed in a particular situation or role.
社会人(しゃかいじん)としての心得(こころえ)を学(まな)ぶ。
I'm learning the principles of being a working adult.
接客(せっきゃく)の基本的(きほんてき)な心得(こころえ)を教(おし)わった。
I was taught the basic principles of customer service.
新入社員(しんにゅうしゃいん)に仕事(しごと)の心得(こころえ)をまとめた冊子(さっし)を配(くば)った。
We distributed a booklet summarizing work guidelines to the new employees.
3. mental preparedness; readiness; awareness
The state of being mentally prepared and aware of what to expect or how to behave.
災害(さいがい)時(じ)の心得(こころえ)を確認(かくにん)しておこう。
Let's review what to be aware of during disasters.
海外(かいがい)旅行(りょこう)の心得(こころえ)として、パスポートは常(つね)に持(も)ち歩(ある)くべきだ。
As a basic rule for overseas travel, you should always carry your passport.
登山(とざん)の心得(こころえ)がないまま山(やま)に入(はい)るのは危険(きけん)だ。
It's dangerous to go into the mountains without being prepared for mountain climbing.

Etymology

Noun form of 心得(こころえ)る (to understand, to be aware of).

Meaning distinctions

1. KNOWLEDGE/SKILL:

2. PRINCIPLES/GUIDELINES:

3. PREPAREDNESS:

  • 心得(こころえ)ておく - to keep in mind
  • 心得(こころえ)ている - to be aware/prepared

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Slightly formal. Common in instructional and professional contexts.

Related Words

Synonym: 心構(こころがま)え (mental preparedness)
Related: 覚悟(かくご) (resolution, preparedness)
Compare: 知識(ちしき) (knowledge)
Compare: 嗜(たしな)み (accomplishment, taste)
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Added 2026.1.19 22:50 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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