“Understanding” in Japanese
Short answer
Understanding in Japanese is “分かり” (wakari). Full meaning: understanding, comprehension.
Other ways to say “Understanding” in Japanese
疎通
sotsuu (mutual) understanding, communication; passing without obstruction
理解
rikai understanding, comprehension, appreciation; sympathy
領略
ryouryaku understanding, comprehending
会得
etoku understanding, comprehension, grasp, perception, appreciation, mastery (of an art or skill)
ノウ
nou know, knowing, understanding
物分り
monowakari understanding (of people's circumstances and feelings), perceptiveness, sympathy, wisdom
把握
haaku grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.), understanding, control, hold, grip
心得
kokoroe knowledge, understanding; rules, regulations, guideline, directions; deputy, acting
領得
ryoutoku understanding; theft
理解力
rikairyoku (power of) understanding, comprehensive faculty
了解
ryoukai comprehension, consent, understanding, agreement; OK, roger
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