Kanji 心: heart, mind, spirit, heart radical (no. 61)
Kanji 心: heart, mind, spirit, heart radical (no. 61). Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
heart, mind, spirit, heart radical (no. 61)
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
This character is a pictograph modeled after the shape of a human heart. The central curve and surrounding dots represent the heart's chambers and valves, symbolizing both the physical 'heart' and the 'mind' or 'spirit'.