気心
Meanings
1
temperament; disposition; personality
Refers to one's inherent nature or way of thinking, often used in contexts of compatibility or mutual understanding. Common in phrases like 気心が知れる (to know someone's personality well).
Having worked together for many years, I know his temperament well.
Traveling with friends whose personalities you know well is enjoyable.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉と気心が知れるto become close enough to know someone's true personality
I've worked with this colleague for years, so we really know each other's true nature.
- 気心が合うto have compatible temperaments (with someone)
He and I are so alike in temperament that traveling together never wears me out.
Expressions
- 気心の知れたtrusted; close; bosom