instinct

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

countable uncountable

A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour. / An intuitive reaction not based on rational conscious thought.

Japanese Meaning

生まれつき備わった衝動や行動、直感的な反応（合理的な思考に頼らない） / 無意識に現れる本能的な衝動や反応

Her instinct to protect the children surprised everyone.

子どもたちを守ろうとする彼女の本能は皆を驚かせた。

Sense（1）

A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.

Many animals fear fire by instinct.

Sense（2）

An intuitive reaction not based on rational conscious thought.

an instinct for order; to be modest by instinct

instincts

（ plural ）