VocabJLPT N1
pure heart
Nounな-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. pure heart
  2. 2. naivete
This noun and な-adjective describes a pure, innocent, and sincere heart, especially in matters of love or emotion. It is often used to describe a person who is naive and wholehearted in their feelings, without any cynicism or ulterior motives.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Your sincerity saved me," my boss said — which was rare for him.

Sentence 2

Even if I lose my innocence, I at least want to hold onto my kindness!

Sentence 3

In documents for external use, it's safer to avoid the word 純情.

Sentence 4

I happened to overhear a heartfelt confession on a park bench.

Sentence 5

How do you manage to stay so pure-hearted?