勘
intuition · perception · check · compare · sixth sense
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
甚 + power
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of extreme and power. Discerning with power.
Symbolism
Account, intuition, misunderstanding. Represents sensing.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
百舌勘定
もずかんじょう
splitting the bill so that the others end up paying the whole amount; wheedling the others into paying the whole bill; splitting the bill so that the others end up paying the whole amount
兵隊勘定
へいたいかんじょう
Dutch treat; going Dutch; Dutch treat
Proverbs & Idioms
勘が冴える
かんがさえる
One's intuition is sharp
Having keen instincts
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 勘 mean in Japanese?
勘 means intuition, perception, check, compare, sixth sense.
How do you read 勘?
On'yomi: カン (KAN).
How many strokes does 勘 have?
勘 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 力 (power).
Is 勘 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 勘 (intuition, perception, check, compare, sixth sense) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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