Translation guide
A powerful, forceful strike or hit, either physical or metaphorical. In Japanese, the expression depends on whether it's a literal physical blow, a figurative setback, or a crushing defeat.
A literal, forceful physical hit or punch.
A strong hit or blow, often used in sports or fighting contexts.
A severe emotional, financial, or psychological shock or setback.
A decisive or overwhelming defeat in competition or conflict.
A crushing defeat, often used in sports or battles.
He took a heavy blow to the face.
A single blow or strike, often implying a decisive or powerful hit.
He fell from that one heavy blow.
Literally 'heavy punch', used in boxing or fighting.
His heavy blow knocked out the opponent.
A major blow or severe damage, often used for economic or emotional shocks.
The news was a heavy blow to him.
A painful blow or damage, often emotional or financial.
The company's bankruptcy was a heavy blow.
A big shock, commonly used for emotional blows.
His death dealt a heavy blow to the family.
The team suffered a heavy blow.