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以心伝心

いしんでんしん

N1unspoken understanding · tacit communication

Examples

長年の仲間とは以心伝心で動ける。

以心伝心に頼らず希望を言葉で伝えた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: Written 以心伝心 and read いしんでんしん, it means mutual understanding achieved without explicit words.
  • Basic usage: It fits close companions recognizing intent from a glance.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Not mind reading
    • The expression refers to tacit understanding built through connection and experience.

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