感じる

• Reading: かんじる
• Romaji: kanjiru
• Kanji breakdown: 感 (kan) — feeling, emotion, sense
• Pronunciation: /kaɴ.dʑi.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To feel; to sense. To perceive something through the body, emotions, or intuition.

A Group 2 (ichidan) verb that functions as both transitive and intransitive. One of the most versatile verbs for expressing perception and emotion. Used for physical sensations (痛みを感じる, to feel pain), emotions (幸せを感じる, to feel happy), and intuitive impressions (危険を感じる, to sense danger). The noun form 感じ (kanji) means 'feeling' or 'impression.'

Examples

1. 春の暖かさを感じる季節になった。 It's the season when you can feel the warmth of spring.
2. この映画を見て強く感じるものがあった。 This movie really moved me deeply.
3. 最近疲れを感じることが多い。 Lately I've been feeling tired a lot.

Usage Guide

Context: emotions, daily life, health

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From the kanji 感 (kan, feeling/emotion) combined with the ichidan verb ending じる. The kanji shows a heart (心) being moved or stirred — the experience of being affected emotionally or physically.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal