Japanese symbol for “perceive”
気づく
きづく
Romaji: kizuku
to notice; to realize; to realise; to become aware (of)
In Japanese, perceive is 気づく, read きづく (kizuku).
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
- v5k, vi to notice; to realize; to realise; to become aware (of); to perceive; to sense
- v5k, vi to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round
Written forms: 気づく、気付く、気ずく、気附く. Readings: きづく、きずく.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “perceive”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 感じ取る | かんじとる kanjitoru | to perceive; to sense; to take in |
| 察知 | さっち satchi | to sense; to infer; to gather |
| 悟る | さとる satoru | to sense; to perceive; to notice |
| 見抜く | みぬく minuku | to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive |
| 捉える | とらえる toraeru | to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to capture (e.g. features) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 気持ち | きもち kimochi | feeling; sensation; mood |
| 人気 | にんき ninki | popularity; public favor |
| 気分 | きぶん kibun | feeling; mood |
| 元気 | げんき genki | lively; full of spirit; energetic |
| 電気 | でんき denki | electricity |
| 雰囲気 | ふんいき fun'iki | atmosphere; mood; ambience |
See also: Chinese symbol for “perceive”.
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