(かんそう)

かんそう
noun
impressions, thoughts
1. impressions, thoughts, opinions
One's personal thoughts or feelings about something experienced.
Please tell me your thoughts on the movie.
感想(かんそう)()
To write one's impressions.
To submit a reflection essay.

感想(かんそう) refers to one's personal impressions, thoughts, or reactions after experiencing something.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 感想(かんそう)()く: to ask for impressions
  • 感想(かんそう)()べる: to state one's impressions
  • 感想(かんそう)()く: to write one's impressions
  • 感想(かんそう)()う: to say one's thoughts

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 感想(かんそう)(ぶん): reflection essay, book report
  • 読書(どくしょ)感想(かんそう)(ぶん): book report
  • 第一(だいいち)感想(かんそう): first impression

HOMOPHONE:
Same reading as 乾燥(かんそう) (dryness), but different kanji and meaning.

USAGE:
Very common in educational and review contexts. Students often write 感想(かんそう)(ぶん) about books, movies, or events.