Japanese word

ショック

Pronunciation

Romajishokku

Meaning

  • nounshock

Example

それを聞いてショックでした。so re o ki i te sho kku de shi ta

It was a shock to hear that.

Illustration for ショック (shock)

More examples

彼は試験の結果にショックを受けました。kare wa shi ken no kek ka ni sho kku o u ke ma shi ta

The exam results came as a shock to him.

Core concept

A sudden event or piece of news strikes the mind with strong emotional force.

Common phrases

  • ショックを受けるsho kku o u ke ru

    get a shock

  • 大きなショックō ki na sho kku

    a major shock

Similar words

衝撃shōgeki: A strong emotional impact caused by a sudden event or piece of news.
動揺dōyō: A disturbed emotional state caused by an upsetting event or piece of news.
驚きodoroki: A feeling caused by something unexpected.

Definition in Japanese

強い出来事や知らせなどによって受ける、心への大きな衝撃。tsuyo i de ki goto ya shi ra se na do ni yo tte u ke ru kokoro e no ō ki na shō geki

Word origin

ショック (shokku) is borrowed from English shock, which came from French choc meaning a violent impact.

Usage tips

  • The Japanese loanword ショック (shokku) usually centers on emotional impact, while English shock also covers medical and electrical meanings.

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