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Kanji Homophone Battle

Pronunciation Trap: "かんせい (kansei)"

Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.

Kanji Option A

完成

かんせい (kansei)
N3 / CEFR
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Kanji Option B

感性

かんせい (kansei)
N3 / CEFR

Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference

In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "かんせい (kansei)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
  • 完成 (Level: N3): Translates to "completion; perfection; accomplishment" and is used when Refers to completion, perfection, or accomplishment of a product, project, or setup. Often used as 完成させる or 完成品. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Completion! "The cake for Haruka-san is complete!" ...っ, T-To make a cake just for me! B-But our relationship won't be "complete" until you marry me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『かんせい(完成)!『ハルカさんのための特製ケーキが完成しました!』って…っ, 私のためだけにケーキを完成させるなんて!でもね、私たちが結婚するまで、私たちの関係は『未完成』なんだからね!』.
  • 感性 (Level: N3): Maps to "sensitivity; sensibility; artistic sense; emotional receptivity" and carries the nuance of Refers to sensitivity, sensibility, artistic sense, or emotional receptivity toward beauty, emotions, or subtleties of life. Often used as 豊かな感性.
Mixing these up can easily result in unnatural writing. Look at the bilingual context cards below to master the conceptual boundaries!
Bilingual Context for "完成"
三年以上の歳月をかけて建設されていた新しいサッカースタジアムが、ついに来月_______します。
The new soccer stadium, which had been under construction for over three years, will finally be completed next month.
Bilingual Context for "感性"
幼少期から多様な芸術や大自然に触れることは、子どもの豊かな_______を育むために極めて効果的です。
Touching diverse art and grand nature from childhood is extremely effective for nurturing a child's rich sensitivity.

Kanji Selection Quiz

Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?

Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "三年以上の歳月をかけて建設されていた新しいサッカースタジアムが、ついに来月_______します。" (Meaning: "The new soccer stadium, which had been under construction for over three years, will finally be completed next month.")
🎉 Correct Answer!

Correct! "完成" is used for "completion; perfection; accomplishment" in the context: "The new soccer stadium, which had been under construction for over three years, will finally be completed next month.".

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