1.
sense of balance; equilibrium
The physical ability to maintain bodily stability and coordination.
2.
balanced perspective; sense of proportion
The ability to consider multiple factors and maintain a fair, well-proportioned viewpoint or approach.
A compound of バランス (balance) and 感覚 (sense; feeling). Used both literally for physical equilibrium and figuratively for the ability to maintain fair, proportionate judgment. The figurative sense is very common in business and leadership contexts, where バランス感覚 is considered a desirable quality.
Common collocations
- バランス感覚がいい: to have a good sense of balance
- バランス感覚を養う: to cultivate a sense of balance
- バランス感覚に優れる: to excel in balance/judgment
- バランス感覚を失う: to lose one's sense of balance