Japanese symbol for “feeling”
感じ
かんじ
Romaji: kanji
feeling; sense; impression
In Japanese, feeling is 感じ, read かんじ (kanji).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n feeling; sense; impression
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “feeling”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 気持ち | きもち kimochi | feeling; sensation; mood |
| 気分 | きぶん kibun | feeling; mood |
| 心地 | ここち kokochi | feeling; sensation; mood |
| 感覚 | かんかく kankaku | sense; sensation; feeling |
| 感情 | かんじょう kanjou | emotion; feeling; feelings |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 感謝 | かんしゃ kansha | thanks; gratitude; appreciation |
| 感覚 | かんかく kankaku | sense; sensation; feeling |
| 感じる | かんじる kanjiru | to feel; to sense; to experience |
| 感情 | かんじょう kanjou | emotion; feeling; feelings |
| 感染 | かんせん kansen | infection; contagion; becoming infected |
See also: Chinese symbol for “feeling”.
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