1.
intuition, instinct
The ability to understand something without conscious reasoning.
勘がいい。
To have good intuition.
勘で答えた。
I answered by intuition.
長年の経験で勘が鋭くなった。
Years of experience sharpened my intuition.
2.
sixth sense, gut feeling
A natural sense or perception beyond the five senses.
何か変だと勘が働いた。
My gut told me something was off.
勘を頼りに道を探した。
I searched for the way relying on my instincts.
彼女は勘の鋭い人で、嘘をつくとすぐに気づく。
She has a keen sixth sense and immediately notices when someone is lying.
勘 refers to intuitive understanding.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 勘がいい: to have good intuition
- 勘が悪い: to have poor intuition
- 勘が働く: intuition works
- 勘を頼りに: relying on intuition
COMPOUNDS:
- 勘違い: misunderstanding
- 勘定: calculation, bill