Translation guide
The state of being present in a place, the feeling of someone's existence or atmosphere, or a person's impressive bearing. Japanese expresses these ideas through nouns, verbs, and descriptive phrases, often focusing on existence, atmosphere, or personal impact.
The fact that someone or something is in a particular location.
The most direct translation for 'presence' as existence or being there. Can be used for people, objects, or abstract things.
I didn't notice his presence.
I felt someone's presence in the room.
A more colloquial way to express someone's presence, literally 'the fact of being (there)'. Often used in casual speech.
His presence here is important.
Refers to a visible figure or appearance, often implying presence through sight. Can be poetic.
His presence was no longer visible.
The distinctive feeling or impression that someone or something creates.
Literally 'sense of presence', this is the most common way to describe someone's aura or the feeling that they fill a room.
She has a strong presence.
Means 'atmosphere' or 'mood', often used to describe the presence a person brings to a situation.
Loanword from English 'aura', used for a charismatic or mystical presence. Somewhat colloquial.
A person's commanding or dignified manner that draws attention.
Refers to a dignified, weighty presence, often associated with age, experience, or authority.
He has the presence of a company president.
Means 'dignity' or 'majesty', implying a solemn and impressive presence.
An overwhelming presence, combining 'overwhelming' with 'sense of presence'.
The ability to stay calm and think clearly in a difficult situation.
The deployment of forces in an area to maintain order or show strength.
Directly translating 'presence' as 存在 (sonzai) when referring to someone's aura can sound unnatural. Use 存在感 (sonzaikan) or 雰囲気 (fun'iki) instead.
She has a strong presence.
存在 (sonzai) is the abstract fact of existing, while 存在感 (sonzaikan) is the perceived impact or aura of that existence. Use 存在 for 'presence' as being somewhere, and 存在感 for 'presence' as charisma.
I confirmed his presence (that he was there).
His presence (aura) is amazing.
Your presence is requested at the meeting.
Uses 出席 (attendance) rather than 存在, which is more natural for formal invitations.
He felt a strange presence in the dark.
気配 (kehai) is often used for a sensed but unseen presence.
He has a weak presence (he doesn't stand out).
彼は独特の雰囲気を持っている。
He has a unique presence.
He radiates an incredible presence.
The king's presence full of dignity.
Everyone was overwhelmed by his commanding presence.
彼女はいつも落ち着きがある。
She always has presence of mind.
警察が大規模に展開している。
There is a large police presence.