pre-noun adjectival
Describes a person or action that shows genuine care and empathy for others.
心ある人なら、そんなことはしない。
A thoughtful person wouldn't do such a thing.
彼の心ある言葉に救われた。
I was saved by his kind words.
pre-noun adjectival
Used for someone who has good judgment and acts wisely, often in practical matters.
心ある経営者なら、リスクを避けるだろう。
A prudent manager would avoid the risk.
pre-noun adjectival
discerning; refined; having good taste
Refers to someone with cultivated aesthetic judgment, often in arts, fashion, or culture.
心ある客は、この店の品質を見抜く。
Discerning customers recognize the quality of this shop.
思いやり is a noun meaning 'compassion' or 'consideration', while 心ある is a pre-noun adjective describing a person or action as thoughtful.
分別 is a noun for 'discretion' or 'good judgment'; 心ある in sense 2 emphasizes the quality of being sensible in a person.
目が高い means 'having a keen eye' (for quality), similar to 心ある in sense 3, but 心ある is more about refined taste in general.
Compound of 心 (こころ, 'heart, mind') and ある ('to exist, have'). Literally 'having a heart/mind', it developed into a pre-noun adjective meaning 'thoughtful, sensible, discerning'.