Japanese word

印象的

Pronunciation

Romajiinshōteki

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveimpressive

Example

その映画はとても印象的です。so no ei ga wa to te mo in shō teki de su

The movie is very impressive.

Illustration for 印象的 (impressive)

More examples

彼女は印象的な写真を展示会で紹介しました。kano jo wa in shō teki na sha shin o ten ji kai de shō kai shi ma shi ta

She introduced an impressive photograph at the exhibition.

Core concept

Refers to a quality that makes a person, thing, or event remain clearly in the mind.

Common phrases

  • 印象的な場面in shō teki na ba men

    an impressive scene

  • 印象的な作品in shō teki na saku hin

    an impressive work

  • 印象的な表現in shō teki na hyō gen

    an impressive expression

Similar words

印象深いinshōbukai: Describes something that leaves a clear and lasting impression.
鮮烈senretsu: Describes an effect that is vivid, powerful, and difficult to forget.
感動的kandōteki: Describes an event or work that produces strong emotional feelings.

Definition in Japanese

見聞きした人の心に強く残るさま。mi ki ki shi ta hito no kokoro ni tsuyo ku noko ru sa ma

Word origin

As a Sino-Japanese compound, 印象的 (inshōteki) joins 印象 (inshō, "impression") and 的 (teki, "having the nature of") to mean having a strong impression.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often hear impressive as praise, while 印象的 (inshōteki) may simply point out that something is memorable or striking.

Other meanings

  • memorablena-adjective
  • strikingna-adjective

Opposites

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