好印象
Meanings
1
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).
His polite greeting made a good impression.
First impressions are important in an interview, so let's be careful to make a favorable impression.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に好印象を与えるto give someone a good impression
He gave the interviewer a good impression.
- 〈人〉に好印象を持つto have a favorable impression of someone
She had a good impression of her new colleague.
- 〈人〉に好印象を残すto leave someone with a good impression
His polite handling left the customer with a good impression.
- 〈人〉に好印象を抱くto hold a good impression of someone
She holds a favorable impression of her boss.