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興奮
koufun
Description
「興奮」は、うれしいことやおもしろいことがあって、気持ちがとても高まる様子を表す言葉です。
"興奮" describes the feeling of being very excited due to something happy or interesting.
スポーツの試合を見たときや、楽しみなことがあるときによく使います。
It is often used when watching sports games or when you have something to look forward to.
Meanings
興奮koufun
excitement; being emotionally worked up
試合を見て、みんな興奮した。
Everyone got excited watching the game.
興奮するkoufun suru
to get excited; to become aroused
子どもたちは花火に興奮していた。
The children were excited about the fireworks.
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Notes
- Etymology
興 (rise, interest) + 奮 (rouse, stir up); literally the stirring up of feelings.
- Nuance
興奮 is physical/emotional arousal, while 感動 is being moved or touched by something.
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