Translation guide
The English phrase "good sense" refers to sound practical judgment, the ability to make sensible decisions, or a natural feeling for what is right or appropriate. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through various nouns and phrases that emphasize wisdom, prudence, common sense, or innate good judgment.
The ability to make sensible decisions based on experience and careful thought.
Refers to good sense, sound judgment, or common decency. Often used in formal contexts to describe socially responsible thinking.
I appreciate his sensible judgment.
Please act with good sense.
Emphasizes discretion and the ability to distinguish right from wrong. Often used in the phrase 分別がある (to have good sense).
He is a man of good sense.
Behavior that shows good sense is required.
Means wisdom or intelligence, often implying practical good sense gained through experience.
To acquire good sense in life.
The basic level of practical knowledge and judgment that most people are expected to have.
An innate feeling for what is appropriate, tasteful, or correct, often in social or aesthetic contexts.
Borrowed from English 'sense', used for having a good sense of style, humor, or intuition. Often used as センスがいい (to have good sense/taste).
She has a good sense of fashion.
You have a good sense of humor.
Means intuition or instinct. 勘がいい means to have good intuition or a sharp sense.
良識 (りょうしき) implies a deeper, more principled good sense, often involving moral judgment. 常識 (じょうしき) is more about common knowledge and social norms. Use 良識 for 'sound judgment' and 常識 for 'common sense'.
The direct translation '良い感覚' (よいかんかく) is not natural for expressing 'good sense' in the judgment meaning. It would be interpreted as 'good sensation' or 'good feeling'. Use the words above instead.
Thinking with common sense, that's impossible.
He lacks good sense.
He has good sense, so he understands quickly.