Translation guide
Expresses the idea of striking something with great force, or metaphorically affecting someone or something severely.
To physically hit something or someone with great impact.
General way to say 'hit hard' physically.
彼はボールを強く打った。
He hit the ball hard.
To crash into or collide with great force.
To have a strong negative impact on someone or something, such as emotionally or economically.
To deal a heavy blow, often used for economic or emotional impact.
そのニュースは彼に大打撃を与えた。
The news hit him hard.
To strongly criticize or attack someone verbally.
To criticize severely.
メディアは彼の政策を厳しく批判した。
The media hit his policies hard.
The car hit the wall hard.
Formal or literary term for striking or beating.
彼は相手を殴打した。
He hit his opponent hard.
To have a serious effect on something.
不況は中小企業に深刻な影響を与えた。
The recession hit small businesses hard.
To affect someone deeply, often emotionally or physically; implies something 'hits home'.
彼の言葉が身にこたえた。
His words hit me hard.
To denounce or attack fiercely.
野党は首相を激しく非難した。
The opposition hit the prime minister hard.