n. One who, or that which, transmits; specifically, that portion of a telegraphic or telephonic instrument by means of which a message is sent; -- opposed to receiver. [ 1913 Webster ]
[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