What does 感 mean in Japanese?
感 means “feeling, sense” in Japanese. You will often see it in practical words such as 感じる (to feel), 感想 (impression), and 感謝 (gratitude).
For learners, the key is to study 感 through real vocabulary. The examples below show how the kanji works in words, sentences, and related kanji.
Reading
On’yomi: カン (kan)
Kun’yomi: —
Basic Information
| Kanji | 感 |
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How to Understand This Kanji
感 is not limited to one English translation. In 感じる (かんじる), it means to feel; in 感想 (かんそう), it points to impression; and in 感謝 (かんしゃ), it is used for gratitude. Reading these compounds side by side helps you understand the range of the kanji.
Common Words
- 感じる（かんじる / kanjiru） — to feel
- 感想（かんそう / kansō） — impression
- 感謝（かんしゃ / kansha） — gratitude
- 感動（かんどう / kandō） — deep emotion
- 感覚（かんかく / kankaku） — sense
- 安心感（あんしんかん / anshinkan） — sense of relief
Example Sentences
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風を感じます。
かぜをかんじます。 / Kaze o kanjimasu.
I feel the wind.
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映画の感想を書きました。
えいがのかんそうをかきました。 / Eiga no kansō o kakimashita.
I wrote my impression of the movie.
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手伝ってくれて感謝しています。
てつだってくれてかんしゃしています。 / Tetsudatte kurete kansha shite imasu.
I am grateful that you helped me.
When Learners Usually See This Kanji
Start with 感じる (かんじる / kanjiru) because it keeps the core meaning of 感 clear. Then add 感想 and 感謝 to see how the reading and meaning shift in real vocabulary. Do not memorize 感 as a single English word; connect it to actual words and example sentences.
Summary
感 means “feeling, sense” and appears in useful Japanese words such as 感じる, 感想, and 感謝.