Traducción y Significado de: 肝心 - kanjin

Explicación y Etimología - (肝心) kanjin

肝心 (kanjin) is a Japanese word composed of two kanjis: 肝 (kan) which means "liver" and 心 (shin) which means "heart" or "essence". The word can be translated as "essential", "crucial" or "important". The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when it is believed that the liver was considered the most important organ of the human body, responsible for controlling emotions and behavior. Thus, the word Kanjin was used to describe something that was vital to life and health, that is, something that directly affected the liver and, consequently, the general well-being of the person. Over time, the word Kanjin was used in a broader sense to describe something that is crucial or essential for a particular situation or purpose. Nowadays, the word is commonly used in professional and academic contexts to refer to information or skills that are fundamental to success in a given area.