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What is the Kanji for 'Feeling' and 'Sensation'? | 感

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Feeling' and 'Sensation', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Feeling' and 'Sensation' is 感.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Feeling, Sensation

    Reading

    onyomiかん

    kan

    Parts

    Heart Same

    Example Word

    感: feeling. The Japanese noun '感 (かん)' refers to a 'feeling' or 'sense'. It is often used to describe an emotional or physical sensation, or a perception of something. This word is commonly used in compound words to express specific types of feelings or senses, such as '安心感 (あんしんかん)' (a sense of security) or '違和感 (いわかん)' (a sense of discomfort). For example: I have a strange feeling「変な感がある」(へんなかんがある). She has a strong sense of responsibility「彼女は責任感が強い」(かのじょはせきにんかんがつよい). Note that '感' is often used in abstract or emotional contexts, and it can be paired with other kanji to create nuanced meanings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    83

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Heart

    radical

    Meaning

    Same

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Regret, Remorse

Words Using

This kanji is used in 19 words:

    word

    感ずる

    Meaning

    Feel

    word

    感じる

    Meaning

    Feel

    word

    Meaning

    Feeling

    word

    感じ

    Meaning

    Feeling

    word

    感情

    Meaning

    Emotion

    word

    感覚

    Meaning

    Sense, Sensation

    word

    感染

    Meaning

    Infection

    word

    感動

    Meaning

    Emotion, Impression

    word

    実感

    Meaning

    Realization

    word

    感心

    Meaning

    Admiration

    word

    感謝

    Meaning

    Gratitude

    word

    感激

    Meaning

    Deeply moved

    word

    感想

    Meaning

    Impression

    word

    予感

    Meaning

    Premonition

    word

    感性

    Meaning

    Sensibility

    word

    反感

    Meaning

    Antipathy

    word

    共感

    Meaning

    Empathy

    word

    鈍感

    Meaning

    Insensitive

    word

    敏感

    Meaning

    Sensitive

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 43 kanji contain the part 心 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Think

    kanji

    Meaning

    Evil

    kanji

    Meaning

    Forget

    kanji

    Meaning

    Urgent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Window

    kanji

    Meaning

    Idea

    kanji

    Meaning

    Concept

    kanji

    Meaning

    Anger, Angry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sad

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inevitable, Certain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Appearance, Condition

    kanji

    Meaning

    Listen

    kanji

    Meaning

    Suspend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Virtue

    kanji

    Meaning

    Intention

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Loyalty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grace, Kindness

    kanji

    Meaning

    Constitution

    kanji

    Meaning

    Breath

    kanji

    Meaning

    Answer, Respond

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thought

    kanji

    Meaning

    Love

    kanji

    Meaning

    Love, Romance

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beguile, Bewildered

    kanji

    Meaning

    Favor, Bestow a favor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ashamed, Shame

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ill, Afflicted

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rest

    kanji

    Meaning

    Endure, Stealth

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lazy, Neglect

    kanji

    Meaning

    Foolish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Affection, Mercy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Abhor, Mourning

    kanji

    Meaning

    Distress, Melancholy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Remote, Leisurely

    kanji

    Meaning

    Console, Consolation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chastise, Learn by mistakes

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cordial, Courteous

    kanji

    Meaning

    Congratulate, Congratulations

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wick

    kanji

    Meaning

    Selfish, Arbitrary

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grudge

Learn the Kanji

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What does 感 mean?

感 means 'Feeling' and 'Sensation'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.