Meaning

Primary

Sense

Alternatives

The Senses, Sensation

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You know how we use feelings to memorize things here on WaniKani? I ask you to feel angry or sad or happy while imagining out the mnemonic stories. I also ask you to use your senses, because feelings are memorized best when you use the senses. This can also refer to any particular sensation or even somebody's sense of humor or fashion!

Reading

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

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

手の感覚がありません。

I have no sensation in my hands.

トーフグのユーモアの感覚が好きです。

I like Tofugu's sense of humor.

シカってすごくバランス感覚が良いんだって。

I heard that deer have a very good sense of balance.

Kanji Composition