勘
intuition · perception · check · compare · sixth sense
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of extreme and power. Discerning with power.
Symbolism
Account, intuition, misunderstanding. Represents sensing.
Component Breakdown
甚 + power
Words & Expressions
Words written with 勘
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
兵隊勘定
へいたいかんじょう
Dutch treat; going Dutch
Proverbs & Idioms
勘が冴える
かんがさえる
One's intuition is sharp
Having keen instincts
Anime & Manga
俺は全てを【パリイ】する ～逆勘違いの世界最強は冒険者になりたい～
I Parry Everything
A well-known work with 勘 in its Japanese title.
勘違いの工房主～英雄パーティの元雑用係が、実は戦闘以外がSSSランクだったというよくある話～
The Unaware Atelier Meister
A well-known work with 勘 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
勘 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means intuition, perception, check, compare, sixth sense. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.