Japanese word

感ずる

Pronunciation

Romajikanzuru

Meaning

  • verbfeel

Example

秋の気配を感ずることがあります。aki no ke hai o kan zu ru ko to ga a ri ma su

I sometimes feel autumn in the air.

Illustration for 感ずる (feel)

More examples

音楽を聴くと、季節の変化を感じます。on gaku o ki ku to ki setsu no hen ka o kan ji ma su

When I listen to music, I feel the change of the seasons.

Core concept

It centers on receiving something inwardly rather than merely observing it, whether the result is a sensation or an emotion.

Common phrases

  • 違和感を感ずるi wa kan o kan zu ru

    feel discomfort

  • 不安を感ずるfu an o kan zu ru

    feel anxiety

Similar words

感じるkanjiru: The common conversational verb for experiencing a sensation or emotion.

Definition in Japanese

ある刺激や出来事を心や身体で受け取り、感覚や気持ちとして意識すること。a ru shi geki ya de ki goto o kokoro ya shin tai de u ke to ri kan kaku ya ki mo chi to shi te i shiki su ru ko to

Word origin

感ずる (kanzuru) is a Sino-Japanese formation from 感 (kan, "feel") and the verb-forming ending ずる (zuru), so the whole verb means to feel or sense something.

Usage tips

  • A speaker may choose 感ずる (kanzuru) in formal writing, but everyday conversation normally uses 感じる (kanjiru) for the same basic meaning.

Other meanings

  • experienceverb
  • senseverb

Related words

  • 感じ方kanjikataway of feelingnoun

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