VocabJLPT N3
admiration
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verbな-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. admiration
  2. 2. being impressed
  3. 3. admirable
  4. 4. astonishment
This noun and verb describes a feeling of deep admiration or being impressed by someone's skill, attitude, or achievement. When used as a verb with する, it expresses that you are genuinely moved or struck by something praiseworthy.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Finding the problem that fast — I'm genuinely impressed!

Sentence 2

How did you memorize it so quickly? I'm really impressed.

Sentence 3

He stayed so calm even when we got lost at the station — I was impressed.

Sentence 4

How do you explain things so clearly? I'm seriously impressed!

Sentence 5

Wait, you shifted the whole mood with just that one line? Impressive!