(がんしき)

がんしき
noun
discerning eye, insight
formalcognition
1. discerning eye, keen insight, discernment
The ability to see through appearances and judge the true value or nature of things. A refined, literary word.
眼識(がんしき)ある(ひと)だ。
He is a person with a discerning eye.
The discernment cultivated through years of experience really counts.

A literary, somewhat formal word composed of (がん) (eye) + (しき) (discernment, knowledge). It implies a trained or naturally sharp ability to judge quality, authenticity, or character.

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