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戒心 (かいしん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

戒かい心しん

か

い

し

ん

Meanings

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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

caution; precaution; care

Refers to a state of being cautious or on guard, often against potential risks or dangers. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to be cautious'.

彼かれはいつも戒かい心しんを怠おこたらない。
He never lets his guard down.
不ふ審しんな

メール

に

は

戒かい

心しん

し

て

ください

。

Please be cautious with suspicious emails.

Kanji

戒commandment
心heart, mind, spirit

Similar words

注ちゅう意い
注意 is a more general term for attention or warning, while 戒心 specifically implies a guarded, cautious mindset against potential threats.
警けい戒かい
警戒 is stronger and often used for vigilance or alertness against concrete dangers, whereas 戒心 is more about an internal sense of caution.

Etymology

Compound of 戒 (かい, 'admonish, caution') and 心 (しん, 'heart, mind'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys a cautious mindset.