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印象
inshou
Description
「印象」は、人や物を見たり聞いたりした時に、心に残る感じのことです。
"印象" refers to the feeling that remains in the mind when seeing or hearing a person or thing.
「いい印象」や「印象に残る」のように使います。
It is used in expressions like "いい印象" (good impression) or "印象に残る" (to leave an impression).
Meanings
印象inshou
impression; the feeling something leaves on you
彼の第一印象はとてもよかったです。
My first impression of him was very good.
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Notes
- Etymology
印 (mark/seal) + 象 (form/shape), literally the shape marked on the mind.
- Nuance
often paired with 残る (remain) or づける (to give), e.g. 印象に残る, 印象づける.
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