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How to say "Deep" in Japanese

Both words can translate to "deep", but which should you choose?

Japanese Option A

感激

かんげき (kangeki)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B

心酔

しんすい (shinsui)
N1 / CEFR Syllabus

Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference

When translating "deep" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 感激 and 心酔. In Japanese, 感激 (かんげき (kangeki)) is typically associated with "deep emotion; deep impression; inspiration" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to being deeply moved, touched, or inspired by someone's kindness, achievement, or words. Can be used with する as a verb. On the other hand, 心酔 (しんすい (shinsui)) maps to "deep admiration; fascination; infatuation; adoration" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents Used to express strong admiration or complete captivation by someone's talent, ideas, or personality. Often implies a deep, almost worshipful respect.. A literal translation of "deep" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "感激"
ファンからの温かい応援メッセージを読んで、彼女は胸がいっぱいになり_______しました。
Reading the warm support messages from fans, her heart became full and she was deeply moved.
Bilingual Context for "心酔"
彼はそのピアニストの才能に心酔している。
He is deeply fascinated by that pianist's talent.

Nuance Mastery Quiz

Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?

Fill in the blank: "ファンからの温かい応援メッセージを読んで、彼女は胸がいっぱいになり_______しました。" (Meaning: "Reading the warm support messages from fans, her heart became full and she was deeply moved.")
🎉 Correct Answer!

Remember: "感激" fits here because it means "deep emotion; deep impression; inspiration" in the context of: "Reading the warm support messages from fans, her heart became full and she was deeply moved.". "心酔" represents "deep admiration; fascination; infatuation; adoration".