noun
kokoro
KOH-kuh-roh
noun
1
A Japanese word covering heart, mind, and spirit together — a person's inner emotional and mental self.
"The novel's title, Kokoro, points to its focus on inner feeling and conscience."
"She spoke of putting her whole kokoro into the performance."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Japanese concept meaning "heart and mind together" — used in English mainly when discussing Japanese culture or literature.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 心 (kokoro), meaning heart, mind, or spirit.