感心

かんしん
JLPT:N3
Frequency:
1

Admiration; being impressed by someone's actions, skill, or qualities (often used as '〜に感心する').

NounIrregular VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

彼の問題解決の早さには感心した。

I was impressed by how quickly he solves problems.

子供たちの礼儀正しさに感心する。

I admire the children's politeness.

彼女は忙しいのにきちんと返信してくれて、本当に感心だ。

Even though she's busy she replies properly — it's truly admirable.

2

Admirable; praiseworthy — used adjectivally to say something deserves praise.

Na-Adjective

Examples

彼の誠実な態度は感心に値する。

His sincere attitude is worthy of admiration.

そんな献身的な行為は本当に感心だ。

Such a devoted act is truly admirable.

3

Astonishment or being appalled; often in negative form ('感心しない') expressing disapproval or that one is not impressed.

NounIrregular VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

彼の無責任な態度には感心しない。

I'm not impressed by his irresponsible attitude. / I'm appalled by it.

そんなやり方では感心しないよ。

I'm not pleased with that method / That way of doing things doesn't impress me.

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