“Consciousness” in Japanese
Short answer
Consciousness in Japanese is “意識” (ishiki). Full meaning: consciousness; becoming aware (of), awareness, sense; mano-vijnana (mental consciousness, cognizer of sensory information).
Other ways to say “Consciousness” in Japanese
人心地
hitogokochi consciousness, awareness; relief, calm
正気
shouki sanity, consciousness, soberness; true character, true heart, true spirit
コンシャスネス
konshasunesu consciousness
現つ
utsutsu reality, consciousness
いしき
ishiki consciousness; becoming aware (of), awareness, sense; mano-vijnana (mental consciousness, cognizer of sensory information)
イシキ
ishiki consciousness; becoming aware (of), awareness, sense; mano-vijnana (mental consciousness, cognizer of sensory information)
正体
seitai true character, true form, true colors (colours), identity, truth (of a mystery, phenomenon, etc.), origin; consciousness, one's senses
正き
shouki sanity, consciousness, soberness; true character, true heart, true spirit
人心
jinshin human nature, human heart, human spirit, kindness, sympathy; public feeling, people's sentiments; consciousness, awareness
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