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What's the difference between [心臓]{しん・ぞう} and [心]{こころ}—both seem to mean
"heart".
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Difference between 心臓 and 心
心臓 refers to the organ and 心 to emotions and feelings.

I took the following from
[プログレッシブ英和中辞典](https://dictionary.goo.ne.jp/word/en/heart/#ej-39501).

心臓:

> heart problems 心臓病
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> My heart stood still. （驚いて）心臓が一瞬止まった

心:

> have a kind [tender, gentle] heart 優しい心をしている
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> a heart of gold [stone] 優しい［冷酷な］心
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> a change of heart 心がわり
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> My heart goes out to you. 心から同情します
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> I loved him with all my heart and soul. 心の底から彼を愛した

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Note that 心臓 also has a figurative sense as in Xの心臓部, meaning the most
important part/center of X.
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