感無量
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
deep emotion; overwhelming feeling
Describes a state of being deeply moved or filled with emotion, often to the point where words fail. Used in formal or literary contexts.
See also: 感慨無量
After years of effort have borne fruit, I am filled with deep emotion.
He received the certificate with an expression of overwhelming emotion.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉に感無量になるto be overwhelmed with emotion at something
Watching my son's graduation ceremony, I was overwhelmed with emotion.
- 感無量の表情an expression full of deep emotion
The winning athlete cried with an expression full of deep emotion.
- 感無量ですto say one is deeply moved (formal expression)
Being able to speak in front of everyone like this fills me with deep emotion.