sense of language; linguistic intuition
Refers to one's innate or developed feel for how language works, including grammar, word choice, and natural phrasing.
feeling of a word; nuance; connotation
Describes the subtle impression, emotional coloring, or stylistic nuance that a particular word carries, beyond its dictionary definition.
He has a sharp sense of language, so he immediately notices unnatural expressions.
The nuance of 'yabai' changes greatly depending on the context.