noun
Broadly covers physical sensations, emotional states, and general mood. Often used with adjectives like いい/悪い or in phrases like 気持ちがいい.
今日は気持ちのいい天気ですね。
The weather feels nice today, doesn't it?
彼の言葉
His words made me feel better.
noun
readiness; attitude; preparedness
Refers to one's mental stance or willingness to do something. Common in expressions like 気持ちを切り替える (change one's mindset) or やる気持ち (motivation to do).
気持ちを切り替えて、次の試合に臨もう。
Let's change our mindset and face the next match.
彼はやる気持ちに満ちている。
He is full of motivation to do it.
noun
Humble usage (kenjougo) when referring to one's own feelings or thoughts, especially in expressions of thanks or consideration. Often used in set phrases like お気持ち (your feelings) or 感謝の気持ち.
感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです。
I am filled with gratitude.
私の気持ちをお伝えします。
I will convey my sentiments.
noun, adverb
Adverbial use indicating a small degree or amount. Often used with words like だけ or in the pattern 気持ち～ (e.g., 気持ち大きい = a little big).
このスープ、気持ち塩が足りないね。
This soup is a little lacking in salt, isn't it?
気持ちだけでも嬉しいです。
Even just the thought makes me happy.