1.
presence; sense of existence; visibility
The quality of having a strong, noticeable presence. Refers to how much impact or impression a person or thing makes on those around them.
Composed of 存在 (existence) + 感 (sense, feeling). Describes the intangible quality of standing out or being noticed. Can be used positively (a commanding presence) or negatively (lacking presence).
Common collocations
- 存在感がある: to have presence
- 存在感を示す: to show one's presence
- 存在感を放つ: to radiate presence
- 存在感が薄い: to have a weak presence
- 圧倒的な存在感: overwhelming presence
Similar words
- 存在: existence itself, a more neutral/philosophical term
- プレゼンス: 'presence' as a loanword, often used in business or international contexts