1.
original intention; initial resolution
the original motivation or determination one had when starting something
初心を忘れずに頑張る。
I'll do my best without forgetting my original intention.
初心に戻って考え直した。
I went back to basics and reconsidered.
初心を貫いて夢を叶えた。
She stayed true to her original intention and achieved her dream.
初心に返って基礎から学び直す。
I'll go back to a beginner's mindset and relearn from the basics.
2.
beginner's mind; novice mindset
the mindset of a beginner, characterized by openness and eagerness
初心者は初心を大切にすべきだ。
Beginners should value their beginner's mindset.
経験を積んでも初心の謙虚さを持ち続けたい。
Even as I gain experience, I want to maintain the humility of a beginner.
初心に返って基礎から学び直す。
I'll go back to a beginner's mindset and relearn from the basics.
FAMOUS PHRASE:
初心忘るべからず - "Don't forget the beginner's mind"
A famous saying by 世阿弥 (Zeami), the influential Noh playwright, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the earnestness and humility one had at the beginning.
ZEN CONCEPT:
In Zen Buddhism, 初心 (Shoshin) refers to having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions, even at advanced levels.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 初心を忘れずに - without forgetting one's original intention
- 初心に戻る - to go back to basics
- 初心に返る - to return to beginner's mind
- 初心を貫く - to stay true to one's original intention
RELATED:
- 初心者 - beginner, novice