感謝(かんしゃ)感激(かんげき)

かんしゃかんげき
noun, expression
deeply grateful and moved
informalemotion
1. deeply grateful and moved; overwhelming gratitude
An emphatic expression combining gratitude and deep emotion, often used in a somewhat exaggerated or humorous way to express heartfelt appreciation. Sometimes extended to the longer set phrase 感謝感激雨あられ.
助(たす)けてくれて感謝(かんしゃ)感激(かんげき)です。
I'm deeply grateful that you helped me.
サプライズパーティーに感謝(かんしゃ)感激(かんげき)だった。
I was overwhelmed with gratitude at the surprise party.
こんなに素晴(すば)らしいプレゼントをもらえるなんて、感謝(かんしゃ)感激(かんげき)雨(あめ)あられです。
To receive such a wonderful present — I'm overflowing with gratitude!

感謝(かんしゃ) means 'gratitude' and 感激(かんげき) means 'being deeply moved.' The combination intensifies both feelings into an expression of overwhelming thankfulness. It has a somewhat playful, exaggerated tone and is often used in casual speech.

Extended form

The full set phrase is 感謝(かんしゃ)感激(かんげき)雨(あめ)あられ, where 雨(あめ)あられ (rain and hail) is added for rhythmic and comic effect, suggesting gratitude pouring down like rain. This longer form is used humorously.

Usage

While the expression conveys genuine gratitude, it carries a lighthearted, slightly exaggerated nuance. It is more common in casual conversation and informal writing than in formal speech.

Similar words

  • 感謝(かんしゃ) — gratitude, thanks (standard, neutral)
  • 感激(かんげき) — deep emotion, being deeply moved (can be used independently)
  • ありがたい — grateful, thankful (everyday adjective for gratitude)

Related Words

Compare: 有難(ありがた)い (grateful, thankful)
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Added 2026.4.1 7:19 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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