“To discern” in Japanese
Short answer
To discern in Japanese is “弁える” (wakimaeru). Full meaning: to discern (e.g. right from wrong), to discriminate, to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.), to understand, to bear in mind.
Other ways to say “To discern” in Japanese
嗅ぎ分ける
kagiwakeru to scent out, to discern
わきまえる
wakimaeru to discern (e.g. right from wrong), to discriminate, to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.), to understand, to bear in mind
かぎ分ける
kagiwakeru to scent out, to discern
臭ぎわける
kagiwakeru to scent out, to discern
嗅ぎわける
kagiwakeru to scent out, to discern
かぎわける
kagiwakeru to scent out, to discern
判別がつく
hanbetsugatsuku to distinguish, to discern, to make out, to tell
見切る
mikiru to see all (of), to see everything; to see clearly, to perceive clearly, to discern; to give up (on), to abandon, to forsake
悟る
satoru to perceive, to sense, to become aware, to notice, to detect, to discern; to understand, to comprehend, to realize; to attain enlightenment
弁え
wakimae to discern (e.g. right from wrong), to discriminate, to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.), to understand, to bear in mind
弁えれ
wakimaere to discern (e.g. right from wrong), to discriminate, to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.), to understand, to bear in mind
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