“Excitement” in Japanese
Short answer
Excitement in Japanese is “興奮” (koufun). Full meaning: excitement, stimulation, agitation, arousal.
Other ways to say “Excitement” in Japanese
激昂
gekikou excitement, exasperation, indignation, rage, fury
高ぶり
takaburi excitement, stimulation, agitation, arousal; pride, haughtiness, arrogance
こうふん
koufun excitement, stimulation, agitation, arousal
感動
kandou being deeply moved emotionally, excitement, passion, inspiration, deep emotion, strong impression
イクサイトメント
ikusaitomento excitement
扇情
senjou stirring up strong emotions, sensationalism; excitement (of sexual desire), arousal
亢奮
koufun excitement, stimulation, agitation, arousal
昂奮
koufun excitement, stimulation, agitation, arousal
激高
gekkou excitement, exasperation, indignation, rage, fury
激こう
gekkou excitement, exasperation, indignation, rage, fury
沸騰
futtou boiling, seething; becoming heated (e.g. of a debate), excitement, agitation, fermentation; soaring (of prices), shooting up
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