B1 Collocation तटस्थ 2 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

感性を磨く

refine sensitivity

शाब्दिक अर्थ: To polish one's sensitivity

Use this phrase to describe activities that enrich your soul and aesthetic perception.

15 सेकंड में

  • Sharpening your ability to appreciate beauty, art, and subtle emotions.
  • Used for personal growth, artistic pursuits, and meaningful life experiences.
  • Implies an intentional effort to become more culturally and emotionally aware.

मतलब

This phrase describes the act of sharpening your inner radar for beauty, art, and emotions. It is like upgrading your soul's 'vibe-check' skills to better appreciate the world.

मुख्य उदाहरण

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Visiting an art museum

たまには美術館に行って、感性を磨くことも大切だね。

It's important to go to art museums once in a while to refine your sensitivity.

🤝
2

Discussing a solo trip abroad

一人旅は、自分の感性を磨く良い機会になります。

Traveling alone is a great opportunity to hone my sensitivity.

💼
3

Professional development for a designer

プロのデザイナーとして、常に感性を磨く努力をしています。

As a professional designer, I always strive to refine my aesthetic sense.

👔
🌍

सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

The concept of 'kansei' (sensitivity/sensibility) is a pillar of Japanese aesthetics and communication. It became particularly popular in the late 20th century as people sought personal fulfillment beyond economic success. It is often linked to the ability to appreciate 'wabi-sabi' or the fleeting nature of life.

💡

The 'Treat Yourself' Excuse

You can use this phrase to sound sophisticated when doing something expensive. Instead of saying 'I want to buy clothes,' say you want to `感性を磨く` through fashion!

⚠️

Not for Hard Skills

Avoid using this for things like coding, math, or sports. For those, use `腕を磨く` (ude o migaku), which means to polish your technical skill or 'arm'.

15 सेकंड में

  • Sharpening your ability to appreciate beauty, art, and subtle emotions.
  • Used for personal growth, artistic pursuits, and meaningful life experiences.
  • Implies an intentional effort to become more culturally and emotionally aware.

What It Means

Imagine your soul is a piece of rough stone. 感性を磨く is the process of polishing it into a gem. It means sharpening your ability to feel and appreciate things. You are training your heart to notice beauty in small details. It is like upgrading your emotional resolution from 480p to 4K. You become more aware of the world around you.

How To Use It

You use this when you are doing something for 'soul growth.' Maybe you are visiting an art gallery or traveling to a new country. You can say you want to 感性を磨きたい. It sounds very sophisticated and thoughtful. It is a great way to justify that expensive concert ticket! Just remember, it is an active process, not a passive one.

When To Use It

Use it in job interviews for creative roles. Use it when talking to friends about your new hobbies. It is perfect for social media captions about beautiful sunsets. Even a quiet walk in the park counts as 感性を磨く. It shows you care about your inner world and growth. It is a very positive and aspirational thing to say.

When NOT To Use It

Do not use it for purely technical or physical skills. You do not 感性を磨く to learn how to fix a car. You do not use it for studying math formulas either. It is strictly for things involving feelings, aesthetics, or intuition. Also, do not use it if you are just being lazy! It implies effort and intentionality.

Cultural Background

In Japan, having a 'sharp' kansei is highly respected. It is not just about being smart or having a high IQ. It is about 'reading the air' and appreciating subtle seasonal changes. This phrase reflects a shift from material wealth to spiritual richness. It is deeply tied to the Japanese love for nuance and unspoken beauty.

Common Variations

You might hear people say 感性が鋭い for someone very perceptive. Another common one is 感性を豊かにする, which means enriching your sensitivity. If someone has a great eye for fashion, they might センスを磨く. They all share that 'polishing' or 'growing' vibe. Choose the one that fits your specific goal best.

इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

This phrase is versatile and fits most social situations. Just remember it focuses on the 'internal' and 'aesthetic' rather than the 'technical' or 'physical'.

💡

The 'Treat Yourself' Excuse

You can use this phrase to sound sophisticated when doing something expensive. Instead of saying 'I want to buy clothes,' say you want to `感性を磨く` through fashion!

⚠️

Not for Hard Skills

Avoid using this for things like coding, math, or sports. For those, use `腕を磨く` (ude o migaku), which means to polish your technical skill or 'arm'.

💬

The Power of Nuance

In Japan, being told you have 'sharp kansei' is a huge compliment. It means you are seen as someone who can perceive things others miss.

उदाहरण

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#1 Visiting an art museum
🤝

たまには美術館に行って、感性を磨くことも大切だね。

It's important to go to art museums once in a while to refine your sensitivity.

A classic use case involving art appreciation.

#2 Discussing a solo trip abroad
💼

一人旅は、自分の感性を磨く良い機会になります。

Traveling alone is a great opportunity to hone my sensitivity.

Used here to explain the deeper purpose of travel.

#3 Professional development for a designer
👔

プロのデザイナーとして、常に感性を磨く努力をしています。

As a professional designer, I always strive to refine my aesthetic sense.

Shows dedication to one's craft and intuition.

#4 Texting a friend about a movie
😊

この映画、感性を磨くのに良さそうじゃない?

Doesn't this movie look good for sharpening our vibes?

A casual way to suggest a high-quality or artistic film.

#5 Eating expensive snacks (humorous)
😄

「自分へのご褒美」という名目で、高いケーキを食べて感性を磨いています。

I'm refining my sensitivity by eating expensive cake under the guise of a 'reward for myself'.

Using a deep phrase for a shallow (but delicious) activity.

#6 Watching a sunset
💭

美しい夕日を見て、心が洗われ、感性が磨かれるのを感じた。

Watching the beautiful sunset, I felt my heart cleansed and my sensitivity refined.

A poetic and deeply felt use of the phrase.

खुद को परखो

Choose the correct verb to complete the phrase about self-improvement.

色々な映画を見て、___を磨きたいです。

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 感性

Watching movies is an activity used to polish your 'kansei' (sensitivity), not 'tairyoku' (physical strength) or 'keisan' (calculation).

Complete the sentence with the appropriate verb form.

美しい景色に触れることは、感性を___ことに繋がる。

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 磨く

The standard collocation for 'kansei' when talking about refinement is 'migaku' (to polish).

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विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

Formality Spectrum of 感性を磨く

Informal

Used with friends when talking about movies or fashion.

感性磨こうよ!

Neutral

Common in blogs, social media, or daily conversation.

感性を磨くために旅に出る。

Formal

Used in interviews or professional artistic contexts.

日々、感性を磨くよう努めております。

Where to Polish Your Sensitivity

感性を磨く
🎨

Art & Culture

Visiting an art gallery or theater.

🌲

Nature

Watching a sunset or hiking.

✈️

Travel

Experiencing a new culture.

🍣

Gourmet

Trying high-end or unique cuisine.

📚

Literature

Reading poetry or classic novels.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

12 सवाल

It is a blend of sensitivity, intuition, and aesthetic sense. It is your ability to receive and process emotional or artistic stimuli.

Not at all! Anyone can use it to describe personal growth or the desire to appreciate life more deeply.

Yes! Trying complex flavors or visiting a beautiful restaurant is a valid way to 感性を磨く.

磨く (migaku) implies polishing something you already have, while 養う (yashinau) means to cultivate or grow it from scratch.

It is a bit 'deep,' but perfectly fine for meaningful conversations. It is not stiff or robotic.

Sense (センス) is often about fashion or specific skills, while kansei is a broader, deeper emotional capacity.

Yes, parents often talk about 子供の感性を磨く (refining a child's sensitivity) through play and art.

Yes, saying someone is 感性を磨いている (refining their sensitivity) suggests they are a thoughtful and deep person.

Not necessarily. It just implies a proactive desire for continuous self-improvement and growth.

Usually no, unless it is an artistic sport like figure skating or dance where 'feeling' is key.

You can say 感性を磨きたいです (Kansei o migakitai desu).

Very common! You will see it in lifestyle magazines, self-help books, and artistic blogs.

संबंधित मुहावरे

センスがいい

to have good taste/style

審美眼がある

to have an eye for beauty

心を豊かにする

to enrich one's heart/soul

感性が豊か

to have a rich sensitivity

自分を磨く

to polish/improve oneself

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