English–Japanese

“being deeply moved” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikangeki

Example

先生の言葉に感激しました。sen sei no koto ba ni kan geki shi ma shi ta

I was deeply moved by my teacher's words.

Illustration for 感激 (being deeply moved)

How to say “being deeply moved” in Japanese

“Being deeply moved” in Japanese is 感激 (kangeki).

感激 (kangeki) refers to a powerful emotional response to something that feels especially kind, beautiful, or memorable.

Full entry for 感激: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 感激

思いがけない贈り物に感激しました。omo i ga ke na i oku ri mono ni kan geki shi ma shi ta

I was deeply moved by the unexpected gift.

Tips for using 感激

  • A speaker uses 感激しました (kangeki shimashita) when a gift, speech, or thoughtful action affects them more deeply than ordinary thanks.

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