1.
impressive; striking; memorable
Making a strong impression; leaving a vivid memory. Used to describe scenes, words, performances, and experiences that stand out. Composed of 印象 (impression) + 的 (adjectival suffix).
印象的な景色だった。
It was a striking landscape.
彼のスピーチで最も印象的だったのは最後の言葉だ。
The most impressive part of his speech was the final words.
夕日に染まった空が印象的で、思わず写真を撮った。
The sky dyed by the sunset was so striking that I couldn't help but take a photo.
USAGE:
Used as a な-adjective: 印象的な + noun, or 印象的だ as a predicate. Always positive or neutral — it means memorably good or strikingly vivid, not negatively shocking.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 印象的な場面 (a memorable scene)
- 印象的な言葉 (striking words)
- 印象的な出来事 (a memorable event)
- 最も印象的だったのは~ (what was most impressive was ~)
SIMILAR WORDS:
感動的 (moving, touching) implies emotional impact, while 印象的 emphasizes leaving a vivid impression in one's memory.