JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
感 — emotion
- Reading
- カン
- Meaning
- emotion; feeling; sensation
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
感 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is カン and it means emotion; feeling; sensation. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
感 appears in everyday japanese words such as 予感 (presentiment), 共感 (sympathy) and 反感 (antipathy).
Japanese words containing 感
Frequently asked questions
What does 感 mean in Japanese?
感 means emotion; feeling; sensation in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 感 read?
感 is read カン. Reading it inside real words — 予感 and 共感 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 感 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 感 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 感 in a word?
A common word containing 感 is 予感 (よかん) — "presentiment". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 感 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 感 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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