Translation guide
A sudden, shocking, and often unexpected announcement that has a major impact.
To describe an announcement that is startling, surprising, and often has significant consequences.
A direct and common way to say 'shocking announcement'. Suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
He suddenly made a bombshell announcement.
Means 'surprising announcement'. Less intense than '衝撃的', but still conveys unexpectedness.
An idiomatic expression meaning 'a bolt from the blue announcement'. Emphasizes the complete unexpectedness.
Literally 'bomb statement'. Often used for a single shocking remark rather than a formal announcement. Common in news media.
The minister's bombshell announcement is causing ripples.
The company made a bombshell announcement.
That news was a bombshell announcement.