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Emotions & FeelingsTuesday 1 September 2026

心が晴れる

Pronunciation: kokoro ga hareru

Meaning: to feel relieved; to have one's spirits lifted

This phrase literally means 'the heart becomes clear/sunny,' used when worries disappear or mood improves, similar to how clouds clear after rain.

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