1.
knowledge; understanding; familiarity
Having knowledge or skill in a particular area; being familiar with something through experience.
茶道の心得がある。
I have knowledge of the tea ceremony.
剣道の心得が少しある。
I have a little knowledge of kendo.
医学の心得があったので、応急処置ができた。
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.
社会人としての心得を学ぶ。
I'm learning the principles of being a working adult.
接客の基本的な心得を教わった。
I was taught the basic principles of customer service.
新入社員に仕事の心得をまとめた冊子を配った。
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.
災害時の心得を確認しておこう。
Let's review what to be aware of during disasters.
海外旅行の心得として、パスポートは常に持ち歩くべきだ。
As a rule of awareness for overseas travel, you should always carry your passport.
登山の心得がないまま山に入るのは危険だ。
It's dangerous to go into the mountains without being prepared for mountain climbing.
ORIGIN:
Noun form of 心得る (to understand, to be aware of).
MEANING DISTINCTIONS:
1. KNOWLEDGE/SKILL:
- 〜の心得がある - to have knowledge/skill in ~
- 剣道の心得 - knowledge of kendo
2. PRINCIPLES/GUIDELINES:
- 心得帳 - handbook, manual
- 接客の心得 - principles of customer service
3. PREPAREDNESS:
- 心得ておく - to keep in mind
- 心得ている - to be aware/prepared
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 心得がある - to have knowledge/familiarity
- 心得を学ぶ - to learn principles
- 心得ておく - to bear in mind
- 基本的な心得 - basic principles
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- 心構え - mental attitude, preparedness
- 知識 - knowledge
- 嗜み - accomplishment, taste
- 覚悟 - resolution, preparedness
REGISTER:
Slightly formal. Common in instructional and professional contexts.