How to say 'Sensibility' in Japanese | 感性

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The Japanese word for Sensibility is 'Kansei', written as 感性 in Japanese.'Sensibility' in hiragana is かんせい.

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感性

Meaning

Sensibility

Reading

かんせい

kansei

Kanji

感Feeling, Sensation 性Gender, Sex

Explanation

The Japanese noun '感性 (かんせい)' refers to 'sensibility' or the capacity to perceive and respond to emotions, aesthetics, and subtle nuances. It is often used to describe someone's sensitivity to art, beauty, or emotional experiences. For example: Her sensibility is remarkable「彼女の感性は素晴らしい」(かのじょのかんせいはすばらしい). This painting appeals to my sensibility「この絵は私の感性に訴える」(このえはわたしのかんせいにうったえる). The term is commonly used in contexts related to art, design, and personal expression, emphasizing an individual's unique perception and emotional depth.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

6434

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 感性

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

感

Meaning

Feeling, Sensation

kanji

性

Meaning

Gender, Sex

Words Related to 感性 Through the Kanji 感

These 18 Words contain the Kanji 感 as well.

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感ずる

Meaning

Feel

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感じる

Meaning

Feel

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感

Meaning

Feeling

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感じ

Meaning

Feeling

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感情

Meaning

Emotion

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感覚

Meaning

Sense, Sensation

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感染

Meaning

Infection

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感動

Meaning

Emotion, Impression

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実感

Meaning

Realization

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感心

Meaning

Admiration

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感謝

Meaning

Gratitude

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感激

Meaning

Deeply moved

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感想

Meaning

Impression

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予感

Meaning

Premonition

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反感

Meaning

Antipathy

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共感

Meaning

Empathy

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鈍感

Meaning

Insensitive

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敏感

Meaning

Sensitive

Words Related to 感性 Through the Kanji 性

These 16 Words contain the Kanji 性 as well.

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女性

Meaning

Woman

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男性

Meaning

Male

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性格

Meaning

Personality

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性質

Meaning

Nature, Property

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性

Meaning

Gender, Nature

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性別

Meaning

Gender

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女性的

Meaning

Feminine

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個性

Meaning

Individuality

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異性

Meaning

Opposite sex

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活性

Meaning

Activation

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理性

Meaning

Reason

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性能

Meaning

Performance

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特性

Meaning

Characteristic

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同性

Meaning

Same sex

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男性的

Meaning

Masculine

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性的

Meaning

Sexual

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'Kansei' means 'Sensibility' .

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