What does 初心 mean?
初心 is a Japanese noun meaning “original intention” in English. It can also be translated as “inexperience” depending on context. It is written as 初心 in kanji, しょしん in hiragana, and shoshin in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
初心を忘れないようにしましょう。
Let's not forget our original intentions.
初心に帰って、もう一度頑張ります。
I'll go back to how I felt when I started and try again.