Vocabulary

What does 心掛ける (こころがける, kokorogakeru) mean?

心掛ける (こころがける, kokorogakeru) means to keep in mind, be mindful of; to make an effort to.

Quick facts
Readingこころがける
Romajikokorogakeru
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
こころがける
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkkokorogakeru

to keep in mind, be mindful of; to make an effort to

Example sentences

  • Let's try to go to bed early and wake up early.

  • I always try to keep a smile on my face.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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