感嘆(かんたん)

かんたん
noun
admiration; wonder; exclamation
emotion
1. admiration; wonder; exclamation of amazement
A feeling of deep admiration or amazement, or the vocal expression of such a feeling. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
観客(かんきゃく)は感嘆(かんたん)の声(こえ)を上(あ)げた。
The audience let out exclamations of admiration.
その美(うつく)しい景色(けしき)に感嘆(かんたん)した。
I was filled with wonder at the beautiful scenery.
彼(かれ)の技術(ぎじゅつ)の高(たか)さに感嘆(かんたん)せずにはいられなかった。
I couldn't help but marvel at his high level of skill.

Usage

感嘆(かんたん) is used both as a noun and with する to form the verb 感嘆(かんたん)する (to admire, to marvel). The compound 感嘆(かんたん)符(ふ) means exclamation mark (!). The expression 感嘆(かんたん)の声(こえ)を上(あ)げる (to let out an exclamation of admiration) is a common set phrase.

Common collocations

  • 感嘆(かんたん)する (to admire, to marvel)
  • 感嘆(かんたん)の声(こえ) (exclamation of admiration)
  • 感嘆(かんたん)符(ふ) (exclamation mark)
  • 感嘆(かんたん)詞(し) (interjection, exclamatory word)

Related Words

Synonym: 感心(かんしん) (admiration (for effort))
Related: 感動(かんどう) (being moved/impressed)
Synonym: 驚嘆(きょうたん) (wonder/amazement (positive awe))
Compare: 敬服(けいふく) (deep admiration)
Compare: 目(め)を見張(みは)る (to be amazed)
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Added 2026.3.11 9:56 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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