Japanese word

衝撃

Pronunciation

Romajishōgeki

Meaning

  • nounshock

Example

私はそのニュースに衝撃を受けました。watashi wa so no nyū su ni shō geki o u ke ma shi ta

The news was a big shock to me.

Illustration for 衝撃 (shock)

More examples

彼の発言は、学校中に衝撃を与えました。kare no hatsu gen wa gak kō jū ni shō geki o ata e ma shi ta

His remark shocked everyone at the school.

Core concept

Describes a sudden force or event that hits the body or mind and causes a strong reaction.

Common phrases

  • 衝撃を受けるshō geki o u ke ru

    be shocked

  • 衝撃を与えるshō geki o ata e ru

    cause a shock

  • 大きな衝撃ō ki na shō geki

    a major shock

Similar words

ショックshokku: A sudden experience produces a strong feeling of surprise or distress.
打撃dageki: A powerful hit or event causes harm or weakens a person, group, or plan.
インパクトinpakuto: A force or impression produces a noticeable and powerful effect.

Definition in Japanese

強い力や突然の出来事によって、物や心に大きな影響が及ぶこと。tsuyo i chikara ya totsu zen no de ki goto ni yo tte mono ya kokoro ni ō ki na ei kyō ga oyo bu ko to

Word origin

衝撃 (shōgeki) combines 衝 (shō, "collide") and 撃 (geki, "strike"), Sino-Japanese elements that express a forceful collision or blow.

Usage tips

  • In sports and engineering, 衝撃 (shōgeki) describes the force of a collision, while news reports use the same noun for a strong mental effect.

Other meanings

  • impactnoun

Related words

  • 衝撃的shōgekitekishockingna-adjective

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