好感
こうかん · koukan (also spelled kokan)
Good feeling, good will, favourable impression, favorable impression
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How it’s used
Used in written or polite speech to describe a positive impression or liking toward someone, often as a first impression.
Example sentences
彼女に好感を持った。
I took a liking to her.
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彼の態度は好感が持てる。
His attitude gives a good impression.
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What does 好感 mean?
Good feeling, good will, favourable impression, favorable impression.
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こうかん (koukan). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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