noun
interest; inspiration; enjoyment
Refers to a feeling of being moved, inspired, or deeply interested, often in response to art, nature, or an experience. Slightly literary; in casual speech, 興味 or 感動 are more common.
その絵を見て深い感興を覚えた。
I felt a deep sense of inspiration when I saw that painting.
旅先での出会いが彼の感興をそそった。
The encounters during his travels stirred his interest.
Compound of 感 (feeling, sensation) and 興 (interest, entertainment). The combination conveys a sense of being stirred or inspired.