wisdom; understanding; intellect
A philosophical term, often used in contrast to 理性 (reason) or 感性 (sensibility), referring to the faculty of understanding or intuitive insight. Not an everyday word.
In Kantian philosophy, understanding is positioned between sensibility and reason.
I am amazed by the depth of his understanding.
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.