noun
good impression; favorable impression
Used when someone or something leaves a positive initial impact. Common in phrases like 好印象を与える (give a good impression) and 好印象を持つ (have a good impression).
彼の丁寧な挨拶は好印象を与えた。
His polite greeting made a good impression.
面接では第一印象が大切だから、好印象を持たれるように気をつけよう。
First impressions are important in an interview, so let's be careful to make a favorable impression.
第一印象 means 'first impression', which can be good or bad; 好印象 is always positive.
Compound of 好 (good) and 印象 (impression).