Japanese Conversation · Level 66
75 words
Japanese word
激突
Pronunciation
Romajigekitotsu
Meaning
- nounclash
Example
両者の意見が激突しました。ryō sha no i ken ga geki totsu shi ma shi ta
The two sides' opinions clashed.
More examples
異なる文化が出会うと、価値観の激突が起こることがあります。koto na ru bun ka ga de a u to ka chi kan no geki totsu ga o ko ru ko to ga a ri ma su
When different cultures meet, a clash of values can sometimes occur.
Core concept
Refers to opposing forces meeting head-on with enough force to create either a physical collision or a serious conflict.
Common phrases
価値観の激突ka chi kan no geki totsu
clash of values
意見の激突i ken no geki totsu
clash of opinions
車同士の激突kuruma dō shi no geki totsu
collision between cars
Similar words
衝突shōtotsu: A physical collision or a serious conflict between opposing people, groups, or ideas.
ぶつかり合いbutsukariai: A vigorous struggle between people or groups with opposing views.
Definition in Japanese
相反するもの同士が正面から激しくぶつかること。ai han su ru mo no dō shi ga shō men ka ra hage shi ku bu tsu ka ru ko to
Word origin
The word 激突 (gekitotsu) joins 激 (geki, "intense") with 突 (totsu, "thrust"), so its structure suggests an intense force driving into another side.
Usage tips
- Although collision usually suggests physical contact in English, 激突 (gekitotsu) also naturally covers a fierce conflict between opinions or groups.