N3
こうふん (kōfun)
興奮
excitement; stimulation; agitation
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to physical or emotional excitement, stimulation, or arousal. Can be used with する as a verb (興奮する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Stop getting so excited just because I stood a little close to you! ...M-My heart is also pounding, but that's just because this office is too hot, okay?! Gosh!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ちょっと距離が近かったからって、そんなに鼻息荒くして興奮すんじゃないわよ！...わ、私の心臓がうるさいのは、ただの健康状態が良い証拠よ！勘違いしないでよね！』
📝 Example Sentences
サポーターたちは、劇的なゴールに激しく興奮しました。
The supporters were fiercely excited by the dramatic goal.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "興奮"!
試合の観客たちは、熱戦にすっかり_______していました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 熱気で心が昂る様子を表すため「興奮（する）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『熱戦で興奮したの？ほら、興奮して顔が熱いなら、冷たいお水買ってきてあげたから飲みなさい！』
English: Since it describes emotions rising due to heat or passion, 'excited' (kōfun) is correct. Haruka: 'Excited from the game? Here, since your face is hot from excitement, drink this cold water I bought for you!'
English: Since it describes emotions rising due to heat or passion, 'excited' (kōfun) is correct. Haruka: 'Excited from the game? Here, since your face is hot from excitement, drink this cold water I bought for you!'
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