童心
Meanings
1
child's mind; childlike innocence; naivete
Refers to the pure, innocent, and straightforward way of thinking characteristic of a child. Often used in expressions like 童心に返る (return to one's childlike innocence) or 童心を忘れない (not forget one's childlike heart).
Even as an adult, I don't want to lose my childlike innocence.
He returned to his childlike mind and played innocently.
Usage patterns
- 童心に返るto return to one's childlike innocence
When they come to the amusement park, even adults return to their childlike innocence.
- 童心を忘れないto not forget one's childlike heart
He is someone who never forgets his childlike heart, even as he ages.
- 童心をくすぐるto appeal to someone's inner child
That toy appeals to the inner child of adults.