instinct in Japanese
instinct in Japanese is 本能 — instinct means a behavior or urge that comes naturally, without being learned.
instinct in Japanese
本能
Pronounced: honnō
A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.
What does "instinct" mean?
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noun A behavior or urge that comes naturally, without being learned.
"Migration is driven by instinct in many bird species."
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noun A gut feeling or reaction that happens without conscious thought.
"Her instinct told her something was wrong before she had any proof."
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instinct in a sentence
- Migration is driven by instinct in many bird species.
- Her instinct told her something was wrong before she had any proof.
- Trust your instinct if a situation feels unsafe.
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What is "instinct" in Japanese?
"instinct" in Japanese is 本能. instinct means: A behavior or urge that comes naturally, without being learned.
How do you pronounce 本能?
"instinct" in Japanese is 本能, pronounced "honnō".
How do you use "instinct" in a sentence?
Example: "Migration is driven by instinct in many bird species." In Japanese, "instinct" is 本能.
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