心掛け (こころがけ): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

心掛け (こころがけ) means readiness / intention / effort.

See example sentences below.

心掛け at a glance

心掛け

こころがけkokorogake

N1noun

readiness / intention / effort

心掛けこころがけkokorogakeN1Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

readiness / intention / effort

Example 1

健康に気をつける心掛けが大事です。

Translation

It is important to have the intention to take care of your health.

Example 2

遅刻しないように心掛けてください。

Translation

Please make an effort not to be late.