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高揚感 (こうようかん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
feeling of exaltation ; emotional uplift ; elation
Describes a heightened emotional state, often a sense of excitement, euphoria, or being uplifted. Can be used in both positive and slightly overwhelming contexts.
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After the concert, I couldn't sleep for a while because of the emotional uplift.
Written forms 高こう 揚よう 感かん
Standard kanji spelling; 高揚 means 'uplift' or 'exaltation', and 感 means 'feeling'.
昂こう 揚よう 感かん
Variant using 昂 (high-spirited) instead of 高; less common but seen in some contexts.
Kanji 感 emotion, feeling, sensation Similar words 興こう 奮ふん 興奮 is a more general term for excitement or agitation, often with a physical or nervous component, while 高揚感 specifically refers to an elevated, often euphoric emotional state.
爽そう 快かい 感かん 爽快感 is a feeling of refreshment or exhilaration, often tied to physical sensations (like a cool breeze), whereas 高揚感 is more about emotional or spiritual uplift.
Etymology Compound of 高揚 (こうよう, 'uplift, exaltation') and 感 (かん, 'feeling, sensation'). 高揚 itself is from 高 (high) and 揚 (raise, hoist).
