No. 4,508 in Japanese
察知
"察知" means "to sense, perceive, or detect."
In a sentence
彼は彼女の気持ちをすぐに察知した。
He quickly sensed her feelings.
In this sentence, '察知' is used to indicate that the subject is perceiving or realizing the emotions or state of another person in an intuitive way.
その装置は周囲の温度変化を察知する能力がある。
That device has the ability to detect changes in the surrounding temperature.
Here, '察知' refers to identifying or detecting physical changes or phenomena using a device or mechanism.
緊急事態を察知した彼はすぐに行動を起こした。
Upon sensing the emergency, he immediately took action.
In this instance, '察知' conveys the understanding or acknowledgment of an important situation or event, prompting a reaction.
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