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[かん()]
kan
noun

English Meaning(s) for 勘

noun
  1. perception; intuition; the sixth sense

Definition and Synonyms for 勘

Intuition instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
Synonyms: 六感, , 直感, 直覚, 第六感
Insight grasping the inner nature of things intuitively
Synonyms: , 洞察力, 第六感
Sense a natural appreciation or ability
Synonyms: わけ, センス, 事理, , 察知, , 意味, 感性, 感覚, 検出, 観念,
Intuition an impression that something might be the case
Synonyms: 予感, 予覚, , 嫌疑, 懐疑, 洞察力, , 疑い, 疑う, 疑り, 疑る, 疑心, 疑念, 疑惑, 直感, 直覚

Meanings for each kanji in 勘

» intuition; perception

Categories 勘 is a member of

Basic Cognitive Process cognitive processes involved in obtaining and storing knowledge
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Intuition instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
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Grasp understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
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Belief a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
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Sample Sentences for 勘

The drought damaged all the crops there.
The locality does not count for much in Japan.
The newsman has a nose for news.
My mother is on a banana diet.

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