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悟る

さとる

N2to realize · to discern

Examples

旅を通じて家族の大切さを悟った。

探偵は相手の沈黙から真意を悟る。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 悟る, read さとる, joins the realization or insight stem with the verb ending .
  • Basic usage: 大切さを悟る means realizing something deeply through experience, while 真意を悟る means discerning an unstated intention.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Distinguishing meanings
    • It focuses on inward understanding or insight more than simply learning information with 知る.

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