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JLPT N3 Intermediate

感心

To be impressed by someone’s admirable conduct or effort, typically used by a superior to praise a subordinate.

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感心する suru verb
感心した past
感心して te-form
感心な na-adjective
1 Suru verb, Na-adjective, Noun

To be impressed" / "Admirable

Represents a feeling of admiration arising from an evaluation of someone’s excellent conduct, skill, or attitude.

Example

A 山田 さん 、 毎日 駅 まで 歩いて いる そう です よ 。
B それ は 感心 です ね 。

[A:] I heard Mr. Yamada walks to the station every day. [B:] That's admirable, isn't it?

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2 Suru verb, Noun

To be appalled" (Sarcastic)

Used ironically or negatively to express dismay at audacity, bad behavior, or a lack of common sense.

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感心
かんしん
To be impressed by someone's admirable conduct or effort, typically used by a superior to praise a subordinate.
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