幻覚(げんかく)

げんかく
noun
hallucination
formalmedicalhealthcognition
1. hallucination
A sensory perception that appears real but is created by the mind, occurring without any actual external stimulus. Can be visual, auditory, or involve other senses.
幻覚(げんかく)が見(み)える。
I'm seeing hallucinations.
The high fever caused hallucinations.
Prolonged sleep deprivation can cause hallucination symptoms.

Forms

幻(げん) (illusion, phantom) + 覚(かく) (sense, perception)

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