N3
いんしょう (inshō)
印象
impression; image; mental representation
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to the impression, image, or mental representation left in one's mind after experiencing something or meeting someone. Often used as 印象に残る or 第一印象. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Impression! 'My first impression of Haruka-san was a strict and scary beauty...' ...っ, S-Scary?! Look closely at me! I am extremely cute and soft right now, aren't I?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『いんしょう（印象）！『最初の印象は、厳しくて怖い美人でした』って…怖いってなによ！今の私はこんなに可愛くて柔らかいでしょ？！印象を今すぐアップデートしなさい！』
📝 Example Sentences
彼が面接の時に見せた誠実な笑顔とハキハキとした話し方は、試験官たちに極めて良い_______を与えました。
The sincere smile and crisp way of speaking he showed during the interview gave the examiners an extremely good impression.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "印象"!
その古い教会の厳かな雰囲気と美しいステンドグラスは、訪れた観光客の心に強烈な_______を残しました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 心に残る感覚「印象」が正解。ハルカ：『強烈な印象！素晴らしいわ！じゃあ、私がドレスを着てあんたの前に現れた時の「世界一綺麗なハルカさん」の印象についても、脳裏に焼き付けなさい！』
English: 'Impression' (inshō) is correct. Haruka: 'Intense impression! Wonderful! Then, even to the impression of "world's most beautiful Haruka-san" when I appear before you in a dress, burn it into your brain!'
English: 'Impression' (inshō) is correct. Haruka: 'Intense impression! Wonderful! Then, even to the impression of "world's most beautiful Haruka-san" when I appear before you in a dress, burn it into your brain!'
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