continued alertness; remaining on guard; preparedness for a counterstroke
In martial arts, the state of sustained awareness and readiness after executing a technique, maintaining focus on the opponent.
follow-through; maintaining posture after a shot
Only when written 残身
Especially in archery (弓道), the physical and mental follow-through after releasing the arrow; often written 残身.
lingering affection; attachment; reluctance to part
Original meaning; a lingering emotional attachment or regret after parting or finishing something. Now somewhat literary or old-fashioned.
In kendo, zanshin after a strike is important.
When performing kata, don't forget zanshin.
In kyudo, a beautiful zanshin is appreciated even if the arrow misses.
After parting, his lingering affection for her didn't fade.
Standard kanji spelling for the martial arts concept of sustained awareness after an action.
Especially used for the physical follow-through in archery and similar disciplines.
Rarely used kanji form.
Compound of 残 (remain, linger) and 心 (heart, mind). Originally referred to lingering emotion or attachment. In martial arts, it was adopted to describe the mental state of sustained awareness after an action.