Japanese Conversation · Level 115
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Japanese word
突進
Pronunciation
Romajitosshin
Meaning
- nouncharge
Example
選手はゴールに向かって突進します。sen shu wa gō ru ni mu ka tte tos shin shi ma su
The player charges toward the goal.
More examples
観客の声援に押され、選手は突進を再開しました。kan kyaku no sei en ni o sa re sen shu wa tos shin o sai kai shi ma shi ta
Encouraged by the crowd's cheers, the player resumed his charge.
Core concept
Conveys a rapid forward movement that closes the distance to a target with strong momentum.
Common phrases
突進を開始するtos shin o kai shi su ru
begin the charge
猛烈な突進mō retsu na tos shin
fierce charge
Similar words
突撃totsugeki: A forceful rush toward an enemy or target, often as an attack.
猛進mōshin: A powerful, energetic advance that continues without slowing.
進撃shingeki: A forward advance toward an opposing force or position.
Definition in Japanese
勢いをつけて前方へ一気に進むこと。ikio i o tsu ke te zen pō e ik ki ni susu mu ko to
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese word 突進 (tosshin) combines 突 (totsu, "thrust") with 進 (shin, "advance") to express a forceful advance.
Usage tips
- The English word charge also has legal and financial meanings, so its use for a forceful advance is identified by the surrounding action or sports context.