印象 (いんしょう, inshou) Japanese meaning: impression | KotomoraMy first impression of him was very good.
That movie left a strong impression.
Usage patterns
〈人・物〉に印象を受けるto get an impression from someone/something
I got an intellectual impression from her.
〜という印象を持つto have the impression that...
I had the impression that the company was honest.
印象が強い／薄いto leave a strong/weak impression
His talk left a weak impression.
好印象を持つto have a favorable impression
The interviewer had a favorable impression of him.
聞こえ
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.
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good impression; favorable impression
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argument based on personal impressions; impressionistic argument
bad impression; negative impression
impressionism
impressionistic criticism
media manipulation; impression management
impressionist
