1.
fascination; captivation; enchantment
Charming or captivating someone so completely that they are spellbound. Used for performances, beauty, works of art, or any experience that deeply impresses.
観客を魅了した。
It captivated the audience.
彼女の歌声は世界中の人を魅了している。
Her singing voice captivates people all over the world.
初めて京都を訪れた時、古い寺院の美しさにすっかり魅了された。
When I first visited Kyoto, I was completely enchanted by the beauty of the old temples.
Often used in the passive form 魅了される (to be fascinated/captivated). A formal and somewhat literary word.
PARTICLE PATTERNS:
- ～を魅了する (to fascinate/captivate someone)
- ～に魅了される (to be fascinated by something)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 観客を魅了する (captivate the audience)
- 世界を魅了する (captivate the world)
- すっかり魅了される (be completely enchanted)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 魅力 is the noun meaning charm/appeal
- 魅了 is the act of captivating
- 虜にする also means to captivate (more informal)