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“being impressed” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikanshin

Example

その絵には感心しました。so no e ni wa kan shin shi ma shi ta

I was impressed by that painting.

Illustration for 感心 (being impressed)

How to say “being impressed” in Japanese

“Being impressed” in Japanese is 感心 (kanshin).

Describes recognizing excellence in someone or something and feeling respect because of it.

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

Example sentences with 感心

彼の丁寧な仕事ぶりには、本当に感心しました。kare no tei nei na shi goto bu ri ni wa hon tō ni kan shin shi ma shi ta

I was truly impressed by his careful work.

Tips for using 感心

  • In everyday Japanese, 感心する (kanshin suru) often shows respect for someone's skill or conduct, while 感動する (kandō suru) more often describes being deeply moved.

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