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興

Interest, entertainment, or a feeling of fun; primarily used in set phrases.

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興が乗る to get into the spirit
興を削ぐ to spoil the fun
興をそそる to arouse interest
一興 an interesting diversion
Noun

Fun / Interest / Vibe

Refers to a heightened state of interest, amusement, or the spirited atmosphere of an event.

Example

みんな で 歌って いる うちに 、 だんだん 興 が 乗って きた 。

As we all sang together, I gradually started getting into the spirit of it.

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興
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Interest, entertainment, or a feeling of fun; primarily used in set phrases.
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