English–Japanese

“sensation” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitaikan

Example

気温の変化を体感しました。ki on no hen ka o tai kan shi ma shi ta

I felt the change in temperature.

Illustration for 体感 (sensation)

How to say “sensation” in Japanese

“Sensation” in Japanese is 体感 (taikan).

Refers to a sensation or understanding that arises when a person directly experiences something instead of merely learning about it.

Full entry for 体感: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 体感

この素材は、手に取ると軽さを体感できます。ko no so zai wa te ni to ru to karu sa o tai kan de ki ma su

You can feel how light this material is when you pick it up.

Tips for using 体感

  • In weather reports, 体感温度 (taikan ondō) describes how hot or cold the air feels rather than its measured temperature.

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