ハート
Meanings
1
Refers to the heart shape, the organ, or the metaphorical heart. Common in everyday language.
She drew a heart mark on the letter.
I baked heart-shaped cookies.
2
hearts (card suit)
Used in card games to refer to the suit of hearts.
I played the ace of hearts.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉のハートを掴むto capture someone's heart
His kindness won her heart.
- ハートの〈数〉the (number) of hearts, e.g. the ace of hearts
I drew the ace of hearts.
- ハート形の〈物〉heart-shaped (thing)
I received heart-shaped chocolates.