state of mind; disposition; nature
Refers to a person's inherent mental or emotional disposition, often used in literary or reflective contexts.
His disposition is very gentle.
One's state of mind shows on one's face.
Compound of 心 (こころ, 'heart, mind') and 柄 (がら, 'pattern, nature'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern for words describing inherent qualities.