Japanese

びんかん
Meaning: sensitive; susceptible
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

敏
感

Example sentences

He is very sensitive to the reactions of those around him.
相手の気持ちを敏感に感じ取る。
Sensitively sense the other person's feelings.
彼は繊細な心の持ち主で、他人の感情に敏感だ。
He is a person with a delicate heart and is sensitive to the emotions of others.
人によって性感帯は異なるが、一般的に耳や首筋などが敏感だとされている。
Erogenous zones vary from person to person, but areas like the ears and neck are generally considered sensitive.
ジャーナリストには、世の中の動きを敏感に察知する鳶目兎耳の鋭さが求められる。
Journalists are required to have the sharpness of 'Enmoku Toji' to sensitively perceive the movements of the world.

Usage Notes

Describes having a quick or delicate response to stimuli or emotions.

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