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“fascination” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimiryō

Example

子どもたちは物語の世界に魅了されます。ko do mo ta chi wa monogatari no se kai ni mi ryō sa re ma su

Children are fascinated by the world of the story.

Illustration for 魅了 (fascination)

How to say “fascination” in Japanese

“Fascination” in Japanese is 魅了 (miryō).

It describes a powerful pull that holds someone's attention and draws them deeply into a person, thing, or experience.

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

Example sentences with 魅了

その画家の作品には、人を魅了する不思議な力があります。so no ga ka no saku hin ni wa hito o mi ryō su ru fu shi gi na chikara ga a ri ma su

The painter's works have a mysterious power to captivate people.

Tips for using 魅了

  • The pattern 魅了する (miryō suru) is common in formal descriptions of books, performances, and landscapes, where the word presents attraction as an effect on an audience.

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