How to say "thrilling" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- na-adjective, nounThe most direct equivalent, covering the basic sense of thrilling as exciting and suspenseful. Use it for experiences such as adventures, rides, or suspenseful stories that keep you on edge.
- 痛快つうかいna-adjective, nounMatches the exhilarating side of thrilling: intense pleasure or satisfaction, often from watching something bold or satisfying unfold. It suggests a bracing, gratifying excitement rather than suspense itself.
Use 「スリリング」 for the direct sense of exciting and suspenseful, while 痛快 covers something more exhilarating, a rush of intense pleasure or satisfaction.
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