1.
impressive; striking; memorable
Leaving a strong impression on the mind. Describes something that stands out and is not easily forgotten, whether because of its beauty, impact, or emotional resonance.
印象的な場面だった。
It was a striking scene.
彼女の笑顔がとても印象的だった。
Her smile was very memorable.
その映画の最後のセリフが最も印象的だったと多くの人が語っている。
Many people say the final line of the movie was the most memorable.
Derived from 印象 (impression) + 的 (adjectival suffix). Describes something that creates a lasting impression, always with a positive or neutral connotation — never used for negatively shocking things.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 印象的な場面: a striking scene
- 印象的な言葉: memorable words
- 印象的な出来事: a memorable event
- 印象的な演技: an impressive performance
- 最も印象的な: the most impressive/memorable
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 印象に残る: to remain in one's memory — phrase with similar meaning but used as a verb
- 感動的な: moving / touching — stronger emotional impact, implies being deeply moved
- 衝撃的な: shocking / sensational — much stronger; implies surprise or shock
- 鮮やかな: vivid / brilliant — focuses on visual clarity and brightness
USAGE:
Can be used as an adverb with に: 印象的に描く (to portray impressively).