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impressions, thoughts, opinions
One's personal thoughts or feelings about something experienced.
感想 refers to one's personal impressions, thoughts, or reactions after experiencing something.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 感想を聞く: to ask for impressions
- 感想を述べる: to state one's impressions
- 感想を書く: to write one's impressions
- 感想を言う: to say one's thoughts
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 感想文: reflection essay, book report
- 読書感想文: book report
- 第一感想: first impression
HOMOPHONE:
Same reading as 乾燥 (dryness), but different kanji and meaning.
USAGE:
Very common in educational and review contexts. Students often write 感想文 about books, movies, or events.