synonym Comparative
感激する
VS
感嘆
Differences Between "感激する" and "感嘆"
Option A
感激する
Meaning
to be deeply moved, to be impressed, to be touched
Reading
かんげきする (kangeki suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼のスピーチに多くの人が感激した。
Many people were deeply moved by his speech.
Option B
感嘆
Meaning
admiration; wonder; exclamation of praise; deeply impressed sigh
Reading
かんたん (kantan)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼女のあまりにも美しく伸びやかな歌声に、聴衆からは期せずして_______の声が漏れました。
At her incredibly beautiful and stretching singing voice, a sigh of admiration leaked unexpectedly from the audience.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to be deeply moved, to be impressed, to be touched)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 感激する: A suru verb expressing a strong feeling of emotion, often admiration, gratitude, or joy, upon experiencing something profound or touching.
- 感嘆: Refers to admiration, wonder, or letting out a deeply impressed sigh/exclamation of praise toward someone's skill, kindness, or beauty. Often used as 感嘆の声をあげる (let out a sigh of admiration). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Admiration! Your straight, sincere kindness makes me sigh with absolute admiration! ...っ, You are truly my proud husband-candidate! I love you!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『かんたん（感嘆）よ！あんたのその、真っ直ぐで嘘偽りのない優しさには、思わず感嘆（深く感心）させられちゃうわ。…本当に、あんたは私の自慢の旦那候補なんだからね！大好き！』
- 感激する: A suru verb expressing a strong feeling of emotion, often admiration, gratitude, or joy, upon experiencing something profound or touching.
- 感嘆: Refers to admiration, wonder, or letting out a deeply impressed sigh/exclamation of praise toward someone's skill, kindness, or beauty. Often used as 感嘆の声をあげる (let out a sigh of admiration). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Admiration! Your straight, sincere kindness makes me sigh with absolute admiration! ...っ, You are truly my proud husband-candidate! I love you!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『かんたん（感嘆）よ！あんたのその、真っ直ぐで嘘偽りのない優しさには、思わず感嘆（深く感心）させられちゃうわ。…本当に、あんたは私の自慢の旦那候補なんだからね！大好き！』
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