1.
good impression; favorable feeling; liking
A positive feeling or impression toward someone or something. Often used to describe the initial positive reaction people have toward a person, brand, or behavior.
彼に好感を持った。
I took a liking to him.
誠実な態度が好感を持たれる。
A sincere attitude earns a favorable impression.
あの芸能人は好感度ランキングで常に上位にいる。
That celebrity is always near the top of the likability rankings.
USAGE:
The most common patterns are 好感を持つ (to have a favorable feeling toward) and 好感が持てる (to be able to feel favorable toward). The compound 好感度 (likability rating) is widely used in media.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 好感を持つ (to feel favorably toward)
- 好感が持てる (to find likable)
- 好感を抱く (to harbor a favorable feeling — more formal)
- 好感度 (likability; favorability rating)
- 好感度が高い (to have high likability)
NOTE:
Do not confuse with the homophone 交換 (exchange).