初心
Meanings
original intention; beginner's resolve; initial enthusiasm
Common in set phrases such as 初心を忘れない and 初心に返る, referring to the fresh motivation or purpose one had at the beginning.
Even when I get busy, I want to make sure I do not forget my original intention.
When you fail, it is important to return to your original motivation.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
inexperience; naivety; greenness
Less common in everyday speech than words like 初心者, 未熟, or うぶ. Used as a noun, の-adjective, or な-adjective for someone still inexperienced or innocently naive.
This introductory book is easy to understand even for inexperienced readers.
He has a naive side and tends to trust people right away.
Usage patterns
- 初心を忘れるto forget one's original resolve or beginner's spirit
He became successful and forgot his original resolve.
- 初心な〈人〉an innocent, naive person
She is still an innocent, naive woman.
- 初心を持つto hold onto one's original intention or resolve
I always approach my work with my original resolve in mind.
- 初心のままremaining naive or innocent
He grew up remaining innocent.