Japanese word

感動

Pronunciation

Romajikandō

Meaning

  • noundeep emotion

Example

その歌に感動しました。so no uta ni kan dō shi ma shi ta

I was deeply moved by that song.

Illustration for 感動 (deep emotion)

More examples

その話は多くの人に感動を与えました。so no hanashi wa ō ku no hito ni kan dō o ata e ma shi ta

That story deeply moved many people.

Core concept

Describes a deep emotional response when something touches the heart or leaves a powerful impression.

Common phrases

  • 感動するkan dō su ru

    feel deeply moved

  • 感動を覚えるkan dō o obo e ru

    feel deep emotion

  • 感動を与えるkan dō o ata e ru

    move someone deeply

Similar words

感激kangeki: It is a strong emotion, often involving joy or gratitude, caused by an event, action, or kindness.
感銘kanmei: It is a deep and lasting impression made by words, actions, or works.
感慨kangai: It is a profound feeling arising from memories, reflection, or a significant event.

Definition in Japanese

心を強く動かされ、深い感情を抱くこと。kokoro o tsuyo ku ugo ka sa re fuka i kan jō o ida ku ko to

Word origin

感 (kan, "feel") and 動 (dō, "move") combine to express the idea of being emotionally moved.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, 感動した (kandō shita) often describes being moved by a song, film, speech, or another memorable experience.

Other meanings

  • strong impressionnoun

Opposites

  • 無感動mukandōunemotionalna-adjective

Related words

  • 感動的kandōtekimovingna-adjective

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