Refers to the mental image, feeling, or effect left by a person, thing, or experience. Often used with verbs like 受ける, 与える, or 残す.
彼の第一印象はとても良かった。
My first impression of him was very good.
That movie left a strong impression.
I got an intellectual impression from her.
I had the impression that the company was honest.
His talk left a weak impression.
The interviewer had a favorable impression of him.
印象 is the general word for the impression something makes, while 聞こえ focuses on how something sounds or comes across to others, especially in speech.
印象 is the general word for the impression something leaves, while インパクト specifically highlights the strength or forcefulness of that impression.
印象 focuses on the impression something leaves on the mind, while 感 is a broader term that also covers physical sensations.
good impression; favorable impression
first impression