(いんしょうてき)

いんしょうてきな
adjective
impressive; striking; memorable
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(いんしょうてき)場面(ばめん)だった。
It was a striking scene.
彼女(かのじょ)笑顔(えがお)がとても印象的(いんしょうてき)だった。
Her smile was very memorable.
その映画(えいが)最後(さいご)のセリフが(もっと)印象的(いんしょうてき)だったと(おお)くの(ひと)(かた)っている。
Many people say the final line of the movie was the most memorable.

Derived from 印象(いんしょう) (impression) + (てき) (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(いんしょうてき)場面(ばめん): a striking scene
  • 印象的(いんしょうてき)言葉(ことば): memorable words
  • 印象的(いんしょうてき)出来事(できごと): a memorable event
  • 印象的(いんしょうてき)演技(えんぎ): an impressive performance
  • (もっと)印象的(いんしょうてき)な: the most impressive/memorable

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 印象(いんしょう)(のこ)る: to remain in one's memory — phrase with similar meaning but used as a verb
  • 感動的(かんどうてき)な: moving / touching — stronger emotional impact, implies being deeply moved
  • 衝撃的(しょうげきてき)な: shocking / sensational — much stronger; implies surprise or shock
  • (あざ)やかな: vivid / brilliant — focuses on visual clarity and brightness

USAGE:
Can be used as an adverb with に: 印象的(いんしょうてき)(えが)く (to portray impressively).