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.
彼は突然、衝撃的な発表をした。
He suddenly made a bombshell announcement.
Means 'surprising announcement'. Less intense than '衝撃的', but still conveys unexpectedness.
会社は驚きの発表を行った。
The company made a bombshell announcement.
An idiomatic expression meaning 'a bolt from the blue announcement'. Emphasizes the complete unexpectedness.
そのニュースは寝耳に水の発表だった。
That news was a bombshell announcement.
Literally 'bomb statement'. Often used for a single shocking remark rather than a formal announcement. Common in news media.
大臣の爆弾発言が波紋を呼んでいる。
The minister's bombshell announcement is causing ripples.