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.
彼は顔に強打を受けた。
He took a heavy blow to the face.
A single blow or strike, often implying a decisive or powerful hit.
その一撃で彼は倒れた。
He fell from that one heavy blow.
Literally 'heavy punch', used in boxing or fighting.
彼の重いパンチが相手をノックアウトした。
His heavy blow knocked out the opponent.
A severe emotional, financial, or psychological shock or setback.
A major blow or severe damage, often used for economic or emotional shocks.
そのニュースは彼にとって大打撃だった。
The news was a heavy blow to him.
A painful blow or damage, often emotional or financial.
A big shock, commonly used for emotional blows.
彼の死は家族に大きなショックを与えた。
His death dealt a heavy blow to the family.
A decisive or overwhelming defeat in competition or conflict.
A crushing defeat, often used in sports or battles.
チームは惨敗を喫した。
The team suffered a heavy blow.
A complete defeat, implying a heavy loss.
The company's bankruptcy was a heavy blow.
我々は完敗だった。
We took a heavy blow.