昂奮（こうふん）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: excitement / elation
Example sentences
- 試合を前に昂奮する。 — He was keyed up before the match.
- 昂奮をおさえて集中する。 — He suppressed his excitement and focused.
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