Kanji 勘: intuition, perception, check, compare, sixth sense
Key takeaways
Kanji 勘: intuition, perception, check, compare, sixth sense. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 勘
intuition, perception, check, compare, sixth sense
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character combines 甚 (extreme/very) and 力 (power/effort). It represents putting extreme mental power into investigating or weighing a matter, which led to the meanings of 'intuition' or 'perception.' Imagine using your full focus to sense the truth of a situation.
