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心胆 (しんたん, shintan) Japanese meaning: heart | Kotomora
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Kanji 胆 gall bladder, courage, pluck Related words 肝かん 心じん 肝心 means 'essential' or 'crucial', focusing on importance, while 心胆 refers to inner courage or spirit.
度ど 胸きょう 度胸 is a more common word for 'courage' or 'nerve', often used in everyday situations, whereas 心胆 is more literary and emphasizes deep-seated fortitude.
Etymology Compound of 心 (heart, mind) and 胆 (gallbladder, courage). The combination suggests the seat of courage and spirit, a concept found in classical Chinese thought.
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Steeling one's heart, one faces the difficult situation.
