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Yomi
せんす
Rōmaji
sensu
Type
Japlish
Literal Meaning
sense
Meaning
- a knack/talent
- taste/sense (especially in fashion)
Synonym
才能
Additional Info
扇子 (せんす) is a homophone, which means “a Japanese hand fan”.
Example
センスがないとプロサッカー選手にはなれない
You cannot become a professional soccer player if you don’t have a talent for it.
彼はセンスが良いから、ユニクロを着ても高級ブランドのように見える
He has good taste in fashion, so even if he wears UNIQLOs they look like luxury brands.