Meaning

Primary

Feeling

Alternatives

Mood, Somewhat, Slightly

Word Type

adverb, noun

Explanation

Your heart holds a lot of feelings. They can be overwhelming and sometimes it feels like there are none in there at all, but that doesn't mean they aren't there in your heart.

Reading

こころもち
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings for this word are both kun'yomi readings. You learned them when you learned the words and 持つ, so you should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 前向きな心持ち

    a positive mood

    新たな心持ち

    a new frame of mind

    不安な心持ち

    an uneasy feeling

Context Sentences

何事も心持ち次だいだと思うんだよね。

I think it all depends on how you feel about it.

今日あった男に心持ちほねっぽいねって言われたんだけど、何なのアイツ。

A guy I met today told me I'm kinda bony, what's up with that?!

あの子は、心持ちのよい素直な子です。

He is a pleasant, honest kid.

Kanji Composition