1.
good impression; favorable impression
A positive impression of a person, thing, or event. Often used when evaluating someone's character or behavior in social or professional settings.
好印象を持つ。
To have a good impression.
彼の礼儀正しい態度に好印象を受けた。
I received a favorable impression from his polite manner.
面接官に好印象を与えるために、身だしなみに気をつけた。
I paid attention to my appearance in order to give the interviewer a good impression.
A compound of 好 (good, favorable) and 印象 (impression). Frequently used when discussing interpersonal evaluations, job interviews, and social interactions.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 好印象を与える — to give a good impression
- 好印象を持つ — to have a good impression
- 好印象を受ける — to receive a good impression
- 好印象を抱く — to harbor a favorable impression
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 第一印象: first impression — specifically about the initial encounter
- 悪印象: bad impression — the opposite