CEFR C1
subconscious
Translation
潜在意識の / 意識下の / 無意識的な
Meaning
Subconscious describes mental activity, feelings, or memories that influence you without being in active awareness. It is a psychology word, not the usual medical word for not awake. In medical English, not awake is usually unconscious.
Examples
- 彼女の犬への恐怖は潜在意識にあるのかもしれません。
Her fear of dogs may be subconscious. - 広告はしばしば潜在的な連想に働きかけます。
Advertising often works through subconscious associations.