興奮
こうふん
koufun
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 86 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
興奮 (こうふん (koufun)) means "Excitement". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Excitement
Also : Arousal · Agitation · Stimulation
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Example Sentences
その成績に興奮を隠せない。
そのせいせきにこうふんをかくせない。
I cannot hide my excitement about those results.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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