感無量

• 読み: かんむりょう
• ローマ字: kanmuryō
• 漢字の分解: 感 (kan) — feeling, emotion; 無量 (muryō) — immeasurable, boundless
• 発音: /kam.mɯ.ɾʲo.ː/

意味

Deeply moved; overwhelmed with emotion. Describes a state in which feelings are too profound and numerous to express in words.

A na-adjective used predicatively (感無量だ / 感無量の思い). The phrase 感無量の思いに浸る (to be immersed in overwhelming emotion) is common in formal speeches and retirement ceremonies. It conveys both joy and solemnity simultaneously, often with tears.

例文

1. 三十年ぶりに故郷に帰り、感無量の思いに浸った。
2. 引退セレモニーで彼は感無量と語り、涙を見せた。
3. 長い苦労が報われたとき、感無量の気持ちがこみ上げた。

使い方ガイド

場面: formal speeches, retirement, reunions

トーン: emotional

起源と歴史

Composed of 感 (kan) meaning 'feeling' and 無量 (muryō) meaning 'immeasurable' or 'boundless.' Together they express emotions that exceed all measure.

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: Middle-aged and older

社会的背景: Universal