English–Japanese
“impression” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiinshō
Example
私はその人に良い印象を持っています。watashi wa so no hito ni yo i in shō o mo tte i ma su
I have a good impression of that person.
How to say “impression” in Japanese
“Impression” in Japanese is 印象 (inshō).
Captures the lasting mental picture or feeling that something leaves in the mind after it is encountered.
Example sentences with 印象
初対面では、印象よりもあいさつが大切です。hatsu tai men de wa in shō yo ri mo a i sa tsu ga tai setsu de su
When meeting someone for the first time, a greeting matters more than the impression you make.
Tips for using 印象
- English speakers also use "impression" for a physical mark, as in an impression in soft clay, while 印象 (inshō) usually concerns a mental response.