Vocabulary

本能

instinct

noun adj-no
N1 freq #17

Example sentences

The instinct for survival is inherent in every living thing.

Laughter is a human instinct, and when it comes to instinct, cultural barriers don't exist.

Fundamental instincts will not go away.

It cannot plausibly be argued that behaviour of such complexity derives entirely from instinct.

Instinct is often a poor guide.

She's acting on instinct.