“Tacit understanding” in Japanese
Short answer
Tacit understanding in Japanese is “気脈” (kimyaku). Full meaning: tacit understanding, connection (of thoughts), collusion; blood vessel.
Other ways to say “Tacit understanding” in Japanese
黙契
mokkei implicit agreement, tacit understanding
暗黙の了解
anmokunoryoukai tacit understanding, unspoken agreement
以心伝心
ishindenshin telepathy, tacit understanding, thought transference, communion of mind with mind; non-verbal Zen Buddhist transmission to a disciple of the central tenets of Buddhism
内約
naiyaku (marriage) engagement, secret treaty, tacit understanding, private contract
氣脉
kimyaku tacit understanding, connection (of thoughts), collusion; blood vessel
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