悟る
さとる
satoru
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 97 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
悟る (さとる (satoru)) means "to understand". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to understand
Also : to sense · to perceive · to discern · to notice
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Example Sentences
瞑想を通じて、彼は人生の真実を悟った。
めいそうをつうじて、かれはじんせいのしんじつをさとった。
Through meditation, he came to understand the truth of life.
多くの修行者は、苦労の中から人生の意味を悟ります。
おおくのしゅぎょうしゃは、くろうのなかからじんせいのいみをさとります。
Many ascetics come to understand the meaning of life through hardship.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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