心しん機き

noun

mental state; attitude; frame of mind

Refers to one's inner psychological state or disposition, often in the context of motivation or readiness. Most commonly used in the set phrase 心機一転 (しんきいってん), meaning 'a complete change of mental attitude' or 'turning over a new leaf'.

• 心しん機き一いっ転てん、新あたらしい仕し事ごとに挑ちょう戦せんすることにした。

  With a fresh mental outlook, I decided to take on a new job.

• 彼かれの心しん機きがどうであれ、結けっ果かは変かわらない。

  Whatever his mental state, the outcome won't change.