Perceive meanings in Japanese

知覚する (ちかくする)

Example:

I perceive a change in her attitude.

私は彼女の態度の変化を知覚します。

He can perceive subtle differences in colors.

彼は色の微妙な違いを知覚することができます。

Usage: FormalContext: Used in contexts relating to sensory experience or awareness.

Note: This meaning emphasizes the ability to notice or become aware of something using the senses.

理解する (りかいする)

Example:

I perceive the problem differently now.

私は今、その問題を異なる視点で理解しています。

She perceives his intentions clearly.

彼女は彼の意図を明確に理解しています。

Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in discussions where understanding or interpretation is emphasized.

Note: This meaning relates to cognitive understanding rather than sensory perception.

感じる (かんじる)

Example:

Many people perceive fear when faced with the unknown.

多くの人々は未知に直面すると恐怖を感じます。

He perceives a sense of urgency in her voice.

彼は彼女の声に緊急性を感じます。

Usage: InformalContext: Used in everyday conversations to describe emotional or intuitive feelings.

Note: This meaning emphasizes emotional or intuitive responses rather than logical understanding.

考える (かんがえる)

Example:

They perceive that the project will take longer than expected.

彼らはプロジェクトが予想以上に時間がかかると考えています。

I perceive this as an opportunity for growth.

私はこれを成長の機会と考えています。

Usage: InformalContext: Often used in discussions about opinions or perspectives.

Note: This meaning indicates a subjective interpretation or opinion rather than objective perception.

Perceive

To become aware of, know, or identify through the senses.

Example: She perceived a change in his attitude.

Note: The base word 'perceive' is a versatile term encompassing various ways of understanding or noticing something.

Notice

To observe or become aware of something.

Example: I noticed a strange sound coming from the basement.

Note: While 'notice' is similar to 'perceive,' it often implies a more conscious act of observation.

Detect

To discover or identify the presence of something.

Example: The dog detected the intruder before anyone else.

Note: Detect is more focused on identifying or uncovering something hidden or subtle.

Discern

To perceive or recognize something with difficulty or effort.

Example: It was hard to discern the truth amidst all the rumors.

Note: Discern often implies a deeper level of understanding or perception that requires careful observation or insight.

Observe

To watch or notice something carefully and attentively.

Example: The scientist observed the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat.

Note: Observing is a more deliberate and intentional act of perceiving, often involving detailed scrutiny.

Perceive as

To regard or consider someone or something in a particular way.

Example: He is perceived as a leader by his colleagues.

Note: Adding 'as' changes the focus to how someone or something is viewed or understood by others.

Perceive to be

To believe or understand someone or something to have a particular quality or characteristic.

Example: She perceives him to be a trustworthy person.

Note: The addition of 'to be' emphasizes the judgment or belief about the nature of someone or something.

Perceive through

To understand or experience something by using a particular medium or approach.

Example: Art allows us to perceive the world through different lenses.

Note: The addition of 'through' emphasizes the means or method by which something is perceived.

Perceive differently

To have contrasting views or interpretations of the same thing.

Example: Each person perceives beauty differently.

Note: This phrase highlights the variation in perspectives or understandings among individuals.

Perceive the world

To view or understand the world in a particular manner, typically influenced by one's experiences and beliefs.

Example: Children often perceive the world as full of wonders and possibilities.

Note: This phrase emphasizes the individual's subjective view or understanding of the world around them.

Get the picture

To understand or comprehend something clearly.

Example: I explained it to him several times, but he still doesn't get the picture.

Note: It emphasizes understanding something clearly rather than just perceiving it.

Catch on

To grasp a concept or idea, often after a period of time or explanation.

Example: It took a while for her to catch on to the new software, but now she's using it smoothly.

Note: It implies a process of understanding, similar to perceiving but with a hint of delayed comprehension.

Tune in

To become more aware or attentive to something.

Example: When you really listen, you start to tune in to the emotions behind the words.

Note: It suggests a deliberate focus and attention towards understanding or perceiving something.

Pick up on

To notice or discern something, especially subtle or unspoken cues.

Example: She quickly picked up on the subtle cues that he was not feeling well.

Note: It highlights the act of noticing cues or signals rather than just perceiving in a general sense.

Cotton on

To suddenly understand or grasp a concept.

Example: It took him a while, but eventually, he cottoned on to the fact that she was joking.

Note: It conveys a sudden realization or understanding, akin to perceiving something in a moment of insight.

People often perceive me as being confident when they first meet me.

Perceive - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: perceive

Conjugations

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): perceived

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): perceiving

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): perceives

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): perceive

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): perceive

Syllables, Separation and Stress

Perceive Contains 2 syllables: per • ceive

Phonetic transcription: pər-ˈsēv

per ceive , pər ˈsēv (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

Perceive: ~ 2800 (Very common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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