“Impressive” in Japanese
Short answer
Impressive in Japanese is “見応え” (migotae). Full meaning: (being) worth seeing, impressive.
Other ways to say “Impressive” in Japanese
印象的
inshouteki impressive, striking, memorable, impactful
線が太い
sengafutoi impressive, tough
荘重
souchou solemn, grave, impressive
インプレッシブ
inpuresshibu impressive
堂々
doudou magnificent, grand, impressive, dignified, majestic, imposing, stately; fair, square, open, unashamed, brazen; grandly, boldly, confidently
魁偉
kaii brawny, muscular, impressive, gigantic
半端ない
hanpanai to a great extent, impressive, staggering, horrible, complete, whole, total
高大
koudai lofty, grand, impressive
物々しい
monomonoshii strict (e.g. security), heavy (e.g. guard); showy, pretentious, ostentatious, overdone, exaggerated; impressive, imposing, pompous, stately, solemn
すげー
suge- incredible, unbelievable, terrific, impressive
立派
rippa splendid, fine, handsome, elegant, imposing, prominent, impressive; praiseworthy, creditable, worthy; legal, legitimate, lawful
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