Translation of Japanese word "感じる" to English
感じる
かんじる
[kanjiru]
IPA: /kanʑiɾɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo use or experience the sense of touch. To become aware of through the skin; to use the sense of touch on.
How to use
感じる (kanjiru) — 'to feel / sense'. Group 2. 痛みを感じる — feel pain. 幸せを感じる — feel happiness.
🇬🇧 English
to feel / sense
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 感じる
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かんじる
Romaji Transcription: kanjiru
Example Sentences
花のにおいを感じる。
はなのにおいをかんじる。
I can smell the scent of the flower.
彼は寒さを感じる。
かれはさむさをかんじる。
He feels the cold.
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Common phrases
- 〜を感じる— to feel ~ / sense ~
Frequency rank: #307 in Japanese
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The Japanese word "感じる" means "to feel / sense" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to express the experience of sensation.".
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