1.
pleasant sensation, pleasure, thrill
A feeling of physical or psychological pleasure or exhilaration. Can refer to sensory enjoyment, the thrill of accomplishment, or any gratifying sensation.
快感を覚えた。
I felt a pleasant sensation.
走った後のシャワーは快感だ。
A shower after running is a pleasure.
難しい問題を解いたときの快感は何にも代えがたい。
The thrill of solving a difficult problem is irreplaceable.
USAGE:
快感 describes a pleasant, often exhilarating sensation. It can be physical (e.g., refreshing coolness) or psychological (e.g., the rush of achievement). The word carries a slightly stronger connotation than simply "pleasant" — it implies something actively gratifying.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 快感を覚える: to feel a pleasant sensation
- 快感を得る: to gain pleasure
- 快感に浸る: to bask in pleasure
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 快楽: pleasure, enjoyment (often hedonistic connotation)
- 喜び: joy, happiness (more general)
- 爽快感: feeling of refreshment