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初心 (しょしん) — one's original intention · Nihongo Circle

初心

しょしん

noun

Meanings

1one's original intention
2one's initial enthusiasm
3inexperience
4naivety
5greenness

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Kanji in this word

初First Time, Beginning7 strokes 心Heart, Mind, Spirit4 strokes

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