kokoro

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Meaning · English

A heart.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Fame is for weenies. I'd rather be remembered for inventing a weird guitar effect or a recording technique than becoming famous by a song, unless the song is genuinely from my kokoro.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “kokoro” mean?

A heart.

Is “kokoro” formal or informal?

kokoro is generally slang.