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VocabJLPT N2

sense

Noun

Definitions

1. taste (in fashion, music, etc.)
2. sense (e.g. of humour)

This katakana noun is a loanword from English meaning "sense" or "taste," particularly referring to a natural ability to judge what is stylish, appropriate, or skillful. It is often used to compliment or describe someone's aesthetic judgment or sensibility.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

No matter how expensive it is, it all falls apart if you have no sense of style.

Sentence 2

The name of that shop — doesn't it just sound perfect?

Sentence 3

I love the touch of putting a single flower in the entryway.

Sentence 4

What's the standard for deciding someone has good taste, anyway?

Sentence 5

The customer said, "This shop has wonderful taste."