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JLPT:N3
Frequency:
1

Perception; intuition; a gut feeling — the ability to sense or judge something quickly, often based on experience or instinct.

Noun

Examples

直感で選んだ道が正しかったと後で分かった。彼の勘は当たることが多い。

I later found that the path I chose by intuition was correct. His instincts are often right.

勘を働かせて彼の本当の気持ちを探ろうとした。

I tried to use my intuition to figure out his true feelings.

勘が鈍っているから、今日は慎重に判断しよう。

My instincts are dull today, so I'll make decisions carefully.

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