興奮

こうふん
Alternative writings: 昂奮, 亢奮
JLPT:N1
Frequency:

1Excitement, arousal, or stimulation — an elevated emotional or physiological state (can be emotional excitement, nervous arousal, or physiological stimulation).

NounGroup 3 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

試合でファンが興奮して大声を上げた。

Fans got excited at the match and shouted loudly.

カフェインは中枢神経を興奮させる作用がある。

Caffeine has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system.

大事な発表の前で興奮して眠れなかった。

I was too excited before the important announcement to sleep.