To Be Emotionally Moved
To Be Moving
する verb
You know this is a verb from the する. Your feelings are getting moved, so it means to be emotionally moved — describing how you're deeply affected by something. In English, this is sometimes phrased as to be moving, referring to the emotional impact something has, like a heartfelt movie.
感動する is used whenever something reaches you on a deep, genuine level, like when you're moved by an emotional speech, a touching story, or a stunning view.
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
とても感動する
to be very moved by something, to be very impressed by something
ちょっと感動する
to be a little touched by something, to be a little impressed by something
本当に感動する
to really be moved by something, to really be impressed by something
言葉に感動する
to be moved by someone's words, to be impressed by someone's words
生き方に感動する
to be moved by someone's way of living, to be impressed by someone's way of living
話に感動する
to be moved by a story, to be impressed by a story
感動する話
a touching story
感動する本
a moving book
感動するシーン
a moving scene
あー、感動したい。感動する映画のおすすめがあったら教えてください。
Oh, I want to be moved. Please let me know if you have any recommendations for moving films.
このミュージカル、めっちゃ感動しました！
This musical was incredibly moving!
ワニカニのシステムに感動したって言ってくれるユーザーさんの声を聞いて、私たちも感動しました。
We were also moved when we heard users say they were impressed by the WaniKani system.