Meaning

Primary

Mindset

Alternatives

Feeling, Somewhat

Word Type

adverb, noun

Explanation

When it comes to your heart, the way you hold (持つ) it determines your mindset and your feelings.

心持ち is a slightly old-fashioned word for someone's inner state or attitude beneath the surface — kind of like their frame of mind or disposition. In modern usage, it's more commonly used as an adverb to mean "somewhat," like 心持ち速く (somewhat fast, just a bit faster).

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

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 不安な心持ち

    an uneasy feeling

    新たな心持ち

    a new frame of mind

    前向きな心持ち

    a positive mindset

Context Sentences

何事もポジティブな心持ちが大切だよね。

Having a positive mindset is important for everything, right?

このカレー、一人分にしては心持ち多くない?

Isn't this curry just a bit too much for one person?

あの子は、心持ちのよい素直な子です。

He is a pleasant, honest kid.

Kanji Composition