Japanese word

感激

Pronunciation

Romajikangeki

Meaning

  • nounbeing deeply moved

Example

先生の言葉に感激しました。sen sei no koto ba ni kan geki shi ma shi ta

I was deeply moved by my teacher's words.

Illustration for 感激 (being deeply moved)

More examples

思いがけない贈り物に感激しました。omo i ga ke na i oku ri mono ni kan geki shi ma shi ta

I was deeply moved by the unexpected gift.

Core concept

感激 (kangeki) refers to a powerful emotional response to something that feels especially kind, beautiful, or memorable.

Common phrases

  • 感激の涙kan geki no namida

    tears of deep emotion

  • 感激を覚えるkan geki o obo e ru

    feel deeply moved

  • 感激のあまりkan geki no a ma ri

    overwhelmed with emotion

Similar words

感動kandō: A powerful feeling caused by an event, work, or personal experience.
感謝kansha: A feeling of appreciation for kindness, help, or a benefit received.
感銘kanmei: A strong impression that stays with someone after an experience.

Definition in Japanese

人の言葉や行為などに強く心を動かされ、深い感謝や喜びを覚えること。hito no koto ba ya kō i na do ni tsuyo ku kokoro o ugo ka sa re fuka i kan sha ya yoroko bi o obo e ru ko to

Word origin

As a Sino-Japanese compound, 感 (kan, "feel") and 激 (geki, "stir strongly") form 感激 (kangeki), expressing deeply stirred feelings.

Usage tips

  • A speaker uses 感激しました (kangeki shimashita) when a gift, speech, or thoughtful action affects them more deeply than ordinary thanks.

Opposites

  • 無感動mukandōunmovedna-adjective

Related words

  • 感激するkangekisurube deeply movedverb

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