Meaning

Primary

Exclamation Mark

Alternative

Exclamation Point

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A feeling where you sigh is one in which you're surprised by something, and can't believe it, so you sigh. Ugh, *sigh*. What token represents this in writing? An exclamation mark!!!!

Reading

かんたんふ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

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.

Context

Context Sentences

感嘆符は強い感情を表すときに使います。

Exclamation marks are used to express strong emotions.

メールで語尾に必ず感嘆符を付ける友達がいます。

I have a friend who puts an exclamation mark at the end of every single sentence in her emails.

感嘆符なしで「ありがとう」って、なんか冷たく感じるのは私だけ?

Am I the only one who feels like "thank you" without an exclamation mark feels kind of cold?

「おはよう!!!」って、朝から感嘆符多用でテンション高すぎて草。

Saying "Good morning!!!" with that many exclamation marks is way too hyper for the morning, lol.

Kanji Composition