Translation guide
The English word "marvel" can be a verb meaning to feel wonder or astonishment, or a noun meaning a wonderful thing or person. This guide helps learners express these ideas naturally in Japanese.
Expressing the action of being amazed or filled with wonder at something.
Commonly used to express admiration or being impressed, often for skill, effort, or quality.
I marveled at his skill.
Referring to something or someone that inspires wonder or admiration.
A common noun for 'marvel' or 'wonder', often used for amazing phenomena or achievements.
感心する is everyday admiration, while 驚嘆する is stronger and more formal, often used in writing or speeches.
To marvel at a child's growth (casual admiration).
A more formal or literary term for marveling, expressing deep admiration and wonder.
I marveled at its beauty.
Literally 'to think it's strange/mysterious', used when marveling at something puzzling or wondrous.
I marveled at how he did that.
Means 'to be surprised', but can be used for marveling in casual contexts. Often too broad for nuanced wonder.
May sound like simple surprise rather than admiration. Use with context.
I marveled at the scenery.
It's a marvel of modern science.
Means 'mystery' or 'wonder', often used for things that are inexplicably amazing.
To experience the marvels of nature.
Means 'miracle', but can be used for something marvelously unlikely or wonderful.
His recovery is a marvel.
その芸術作品に驚嘆する。
To marvel at the work of art (deep awe).