- 1. [n] knowledge (of a skill, art, etc.); proficiency; understanding; command; experience
- 2. [n] essentials; know-how; guidelines; rules; basics; precautions; directions
- 3. [n] preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
- 4. [n-suf] deputy; acting — after a post or position
Kanji in this word
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心
heart, mind, spirit, heart radical (no. 61)On: シン (shin)Kun: こころ (kokoro)、 -ごころ (-gokoro)
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得
gain, get, find, earn, acquire, can, may, able to, profit, advantage, benefitOn: トク (toku)Kun: え.る (e.ru)、 う.る (u.ru)
Example Sentences
彼には自分が悪かったことを認めるぐらいの心得もなかった。
He didn't have the decency to admit that he was wrong.