Translation guide
The state of being intensely interested or captivated by something. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through nouns, adjectives, and verbs that convey deep interest, charm, or absorption.
Expressing a strong, often irresistible attraction or curiosity toward something.
A noun meaning 'captivation' or 'fascination', often used to describe being spellbound by beauty or charm.
彼女の歌声に魅了された。
I was fascinated by her singing voice.
A noun meaning 'charm' or 'attraction', often used to describe the quality that fascinates.
この街には独特の魅力がある。
This town has a unique fascination.
A phrase meaning 'to become absorbed in' or 'to be crazy about', implying a strong fascination.
彼は新しいゲームに夢中になっている。
He is fascinated by the new game.
A な-adjective or adverb meaning 'very interested' or 'brimming with curiosity', often used to describe a state of fascination.
子供たちはその実験に興味津々だった。
The children were fascinated by the experiment.
A phrase meaning 'to have one's heart stolen', used for being completely captivated or fascinated.
その景色に心を奪われた。
I was fascinated by the scenery.
Referring to the object or subject that causes fascination.
A phrase meaning 'something that captivates', directly referring to the source of fascination.
彼の話はいつも魅了するものだ。
His stories are always a fascination.
A phrase meaning 'object of fascination', more formal and often used in written contexts.
宇宙は多くの人にとって魅力の対象だ。
Space is a fascination for many people.
魅了 (miryou) refers to the act or state of being fascinated, while 魅力 (miryoku) refers to the attractive quality itself. Use 魅了 when describing the effect on someone, and 魅力 when describing the characteristic of the thing.