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勘
Intuition, Guess, Instinct
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The expression 勘がいい ('to have good intuition') is commonly used in Japanese. Detectives in mystery novels and experienced craftsmen are often praised for their sharp 勘.
Memory Trick
Imagine solving a difficult puzzle without any clues because your instincts guide you. That gut feeling helps you remember 勘 means 'intuition.'
Readings
Onyomi: カン (kan)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
勘
かん (kan)
Intuition
勘違い
かんちがい (kanchigai)
Misunderstanding
勘定
かんじょう (kanjou)
Bill, Calculation
勘がいい
かんがいい (kan ga ii)
To have good intuition
Example Sentence
彼 は 勘 が 鋭いです。
かれ は かん が するどいです。
kare wa kan ga surudoi desu
He has sharp intuition.