English–Japanese

“sense” in Japanese

Japanese

Also察する (sassuru) · 道理 (dōri) · 感じ取る (kanjitoru)

Pronunciation

Romajisensu

Example

彼はユーモアのセンスがあります。kare wa yū mo a no se n su ga a ri ma su

He has a good sense of humor.

Illustration for センス (sense)

How to say “sense” in Japanese

“Sense” in Japanese is センス (sensu).

Expresses the capacity to notice qualities and make choices that suit a situation or create a pleasing effect.

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

Example sentences with センス

彼女のセンスのよい返しに、みんなが笑いました。kano jo no se n su no yo i kae shi ni mi n na ga wara i ma shi ta

Everyone laughed at her witty response.

Tips for using センス

  • The Japanese word センス (sensu) is common when discussing fashion, design, or humor, but the closest natural English wording often depends on the specific context.

Other Japanese words for “sense”

彼の声から不安を察します。kare no koe ka ra fu an o sas shi ma su

I sense his worry from his voice.

彼の意見には道理があります。kare no i ken ni wa dō ri ga a ri ma su

His opinion makes sense.

彼の声から不安を感じ取ります。kare no koe ka ra fu an o kan ji to ri ma su

I sense anxiety in his voice.

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