心掛け（こころがけ）
JLPT N2 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: mindfulness/care
Example sentences
- 日ごろの心掛けが大切だ。 — Everyday mindfulness matters.
- 健康を保つ心掛けを続ける。 — He keeps up his conscious effort to stay healthy.
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