衝撃|しょうげきshougeki[0]heiban (flat)
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- nounimpact; shock; impulse
- no-adjective(psychological) shock
- SynonymショックNeutralLoanword for a shock or jolt, as in 「ショックを受ける」; common in speech and mostly about emotional rather than physical impact.
- SynonymインパクトNeutralLoanword for impact or a strong impression, as in 「インパクトがある」; often used of advertising and creative works.
- Synonym打撃だげきNeutralA blow or damage, as in 「経済に打撃」; also means batting in baseball.
- Related影響えいきょうNeutralInfluence or effect, as in 「天候の影響」; the broadest of these words, and not necessarily strong or sudden.
- Related衝突しょうとつNeutralA collision, as in 「正面衝突」; focuses on objects crashing into each other rather than the force or shock of the impact.
Use 「衝撃」 for physical impact or a strong psychological jolt, as in 「衝撃的なニュース」 and 「衝撃を吸収する」. In speech say 「ショック」; for a strong impression use 「インパクト」, and for damage use 「打撃」.
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