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心

心 — heart, mind, spirit

Learn the correct stroke order for 心 (heart), a 4-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 24 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 4
On'yomi (音読み)シンshin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)こころkokoro、-ごころgokoro
Strokes4
Radical心
Frequency#157
Meaningsheart, mind, spirit, heart radical (no. 61)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

安心あんしんpeace of mind; relief; (sense of) securitynoun
一心いっしんone mindadverb
会心かいしんcongeniality; satisfaction; gratificationnoun
核心かくしんcore; heart (of the matter); pointnoun
感心かんしんadmiration; being impressednoun
関心かんしんconcern; interestnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 心 (heart) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 心.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 心 is #157, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

安心あんしん — peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security
一心いっしん — one mind
会心かいしん — congeniality; satisfaction; gratification

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 心 have?

The kanji 心 (heart) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 心?

心 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 心 mean?

心 means: heart, mind, spirit, heart radical (no. 61). On'yomi readings: シン. Kun'yomi readings: こころ, -ごころ.

What JLPT level is 心?

心 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.