感激(かんげき)

かんげき
noun, suru-verb
deep emotion, being moved
1. deep emotion, being deeply moved, strong impression
A powerful emotional response, typically positive, such as being moved or inspired.
彼(かれ)の優(やさ)しさに感激(かんげき)した。
I was deeply moved by his kindness.
初(はじ)めて富士山(ふじさん)を見(み)て感激(かんげき)した。
I was deeply moved when I first saw Mt. Fuji.
お客様(おきゃくさま)からの感激(かんげき)の手紙(てがみ)をいただいた。
We received an emotional letter from a customer.

感激(かんげき) describes being profoundly moved or touched emotionally.

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The word combines 感(かん) (feeling) + 激(げき) (intense), suggesting intense emotion.

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Added 2026.1.13 21:17 · Revised 2026.2.3 19:32
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