直感
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Base noun form. Refers to a gut feeling or instinctive understanding without conscious reasoning. Often used in phrases like 『直感で決める』 (chokkan de kimeru, 'decide by intuition').
Theme
At a café, User and their colleague Taro discuss decision-making and trusting gut feelings at work.
直感
ちょっかん
intuition / instinct
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'direct antenna' (直感 chokkan sounds like 'direct can') picking up signals without thinking — that's your intuition! 'Direct can' → 直感 (chokkan, 'intuition').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『直感』 (chokkan, 'intuition') is often valued in decision-making, especially in arts and business. It's associated with gut feelings or instincts that guide actions without logical reasoning.
Forms
Base: 直感Base noun form. Refers to a gut feeling or instinctive understanding without conscious reasoning. Often used in phrases like 『直感で決める』 (chokkan de kimeru, 'decide by intuition').