English–Japanese

“sensibility” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikansei

Example

彼は芸術に対する感性が鋭いです。kare wa gei jutsu ni tai su ru kan sei ga surudo i de su

He has a keen artistic sensibility.

Illustration for 感性 (sensibility)

How to say “sensibility” in Japanese

“Sensibility” in Japanese is 感性 (kansei).

Refers to the way a person detects fine qualities and gives them personal meaning through feeling and perception.

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

Example sentences with 感性

さまざまな音楽を聴くと、感性が豊かになります。sa ma za ma na on gaku o ki ku to kan sei ga yuta ka ni na ri ma su

Listening to various kinds of music enriches one's aesthetic sense.

Tips for using 感性

  • English sensitivity can suggest emotional reactivity, whereas 感性 (kansei) often emphasizes taste and perception in creative or aesthetic settings.

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