Meaning

Primary

Intuition

Alternatives

Perception, Hunch

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well. Also could mean perception or hunch.

Reading

かん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the one you learned from the kanji.

Context

Context Sentences

成功の秘訣は、鋭い勘をもつことです。

Having sharp intuition is the key to success.

Kanji Composition