心得(こころえ)

こころえ
noun
knowledge; understanding; principles; awareness; preparedness
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.
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.
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.

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

MEANING DISTINCTIONS:

1. KNOWLEDGE/SKILL:

  • 〜の心得(こころえ)がある - to have knowledge/skill in ~
  • 剣道(けんどう)の心得(こころえ) - knowledge of kendo

2. PRINCIPLES/GUIDELINES:

  • 心得(こころえ)帳(ちょう) - handbook, manual
  • 接客(せっきゃく)の心得(こころえ) - principles of customer service

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

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 心得(こころえ)がある - to have knowledge/familiarity
  • 心得(こころえ)を学(まな)ぶ - to learn principles
  • 心得(こころえ)ておく - to bear in mind
  • 基本的(きほんてき)な心得(こころえ) - basic principles

SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:

  • 心構(こころがま)え - mental attitude, preparedness
  • 知識(ちしき) - knowledge
  • 嗜(たしな)み - accomplishment, taste
  • 覚悟(かくご) - resolution, preparedness

REGISTER:
Slightly formal. Common in instructional and professional contexts.

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Added 2026.1.19 22:50
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