(n) coming to understand something clearly and distinctly, Syn. realisation, recognition, Example:a growing realization of the risk involved; a sudden recognition of the problem he faced; increasing recognition that diabetes frequently coexists with other chronic diseases
[keri] (aux-v) (1) indicates recollection or realization (i.e. of hearsay or the past); can form a poetic past tense; (2) indicates continuation from the past to the present; (3) (also written with the ateji 鳧) end; conclusion
[かんとく, kantoku] (n, vs) (1) deep realization (realisation); profound realization; (2) one's faith being transmitted to a deity and one's wish then being granted; (3) unexpectedly obtaining something