(そんざいかん)

そんざいかん
noun
presence; sense of existence
abstract
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.
存在感(そんざいかん)ある
To have presence.
あの選手(せんしゅ)存在感(そんざいかん)(しめ)した
That athlete showed a strong presence.
Despite being a newcomer, they radiate an overwhelming presence on the team.

Composed of 存在(そんざい) (existence) + (かん) (sense, feeling). Describes the intangible quality of standing out or being noticed. Can be used positively (a commanding presence) or negatively (lacking presence).

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Similar words

  • 存在(そんざい): existence itself, a more neutral/philosophical term
  • プレゼンス: 'presence' as a loanword, often used in business or international contexts