興奮

こうふん
Alternative writings: 昂奮, 亢奮
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Excitement, arousal, or stimulation — an elevated emotional or physiological state (can be emotional excitement, nervous arousal, or physiological stimulation).

NounIrregular VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

試合でファンが興奮して大声を上げた。

Fans got excited at the match and shouted loudly.

カフェインは中枢神経を興奮させる作用がある。

Caffeine has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system.

大事な発表の前で興奮して眠れなかった。

I was too excited before the important announcement to sleep.