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悟性 (ごせい, gosei) Japanese meaning: wisdom | Kotomora
じ 字 Furigana
Kanji 悟 enlightenment, perceive, discern Related words 理り 性せい 理性 refers to reason or logical thinking, while 悟性 is more about intuitive understanding or the faculty that organizes sensory input.
知ち 性せい 知性 is general intelligence or intellect, whereas 悟性 is a specific philosophical term for the understanding faculty.
Etymology A Sino-Japanese word composed of 悟 (enlightenment, perception) and 性 (nature, faculty). It was adopted as a translation of the German philosophical term 'Verstand' (understanding) in the context of Kantian philosophy.
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彼かれ の 悟ご 性せい の 高たか さ に は 驚おどろ かさ れる 。
I am amazed by the depth of his understanding.