Meaning

Primary

Mind And Body

Alternative

Body And Mind

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

This looks like your heart and your body. But the "heart" here isn't your literal heart, it's the figurative kind associated with your emotional and mental state. That makes this word your mind and body.

心身 is a slightly formal word that often appears in health and wellness contexts to emphasize total well-being. But it can also be used in casual self-care talk, like to describe how a hot spring rejuvenates you mentally and physically.

Reading

しんしん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 心身をリラックスする

    to relax one's mind and body

    心身をリフレッシュする

    to refresh one's mind and body

    心身を休める

    to rest one's mind and body

Context Sentences

心身のために毎日ヨガをしましょう。

Let's do yoga every day for your mind and body.

心身のバランスが大切です。

The balance of mind and body is important.

心身が元気でなくなってしまい、休学することにしました。

My mind and body were not well so I decided to take a leave of absence.

Kanji Composition