Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of all and heart. Feeling everything with heart.
Symbolism
Emotion, gratitude, impression. Represents feeling with heart.
Component Breakdown
咸 + heart
Words & Expressions
Words written with 感
Four-Character Compounds
感慨無量
かんがいむりょう
deep emotion; being filled with emotion
感情移入
かんじょういにゅう
empathy
平衡感覚
へいこうかんかく
sense of equilibrium; sense of balance
恐懼感激
きょうくかんげき
being struck with awe; deeply moved with awe
多情多感
たじょうたかん
sentimental; being full of emotions; having tender sensibilities
Proverbs & Idioms
感謝の気持ちは忘れるな
かんしゃのきもちはわすれるな
Never forget gratitude
Always remember the kindness you have received
Other kanji with the same meaning
“emotion”
“feeling”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 感 mean in Japanese?
感 means emotion, feeling, sensation.
How do you read 感?
On'yomi: カン (KAN).
How many strokes does 感 have?
感 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 感 a good kanji for a tattoo?
感 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means emotion, feeling, sensation. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.