不動心(ふどうしん)

ふどうしん
noun
unshakeable mind, equanimity
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1. unshakeable mind, equanimity
A state of mental composure and steadiness that remains unshaken by outside pressure, fear, or provocation. Valued in martial arts, sports, and business as the ability to stay calm under stress.
不動心(ふどうしん)を保(たも)つ。
To maintain an unshakeable mind.
剣道(けんどう)では不動心(ふどうしん)が重要(じゅうよう)だとされる。
In kendo, an unshakeable mind is considered important.
どんな困難(こんなん)にも不動心(ふどうしん)で立(た)ち向(む)かう。
They face any difficulty with unshakeable composure.

Usage

Composed of 不動(ふどう) (immovable) + 心(こころ) (mind, heart). A concept rooted in Zen Buddhism and martial arts training, describing a mind that stays calm and unmoved regardless of external pressure, praise, or criticism.

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Compare: 平常心(へいじょうしん) (composure, one's normal state of mind)
Compare: 冷静(れいせい) (calm, collected)
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Added 2026.9.11 13:35 · Revised 2026.9.11 13:43
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