衝しょう撃げき

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Common wordJLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 5,000

Meanings

Physical or mechanical impact, collision, or a sudden strong force. Also used figuratively for a powerful external event.

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Related words· 6

ショックN2sense 2

ショック is a casual loanword for an emotional or physical jolt, while 衝撃 is the more formal term covering both physical impact and psychological shock.

打だ撃げきN1sense 1

打撃 focuses on a damaging blow or setback (often financial or physical), whereas 衝撃 stresses the sudden force or shock itself, physical or emotional.

驚きょう愕がく sense 2

驚愕 describes intense astonishment or being stunned, while 衝撃 is broader and can describe any strong shock, including one that isn't primarily about surprise.

インパクトN1

衝撃 often implies a jarring physical or emotional shock, whereas インパクト is more neutral and can describe a positive strong impression as well.

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センセーション
衝撃 focuses on the shock or impact of an event, while センセーション highlights the widespread public excitement or buzz it generates.
驚おどろきN1
衝撃 emphasizes the jolting emotional or physical impact of an event, while 驚き focuses on the element of unexpectedness.

Don't confuse with

衝しょう突とつN2sense 1

衝突 means a collision or clash between things, while 衝撃 refers to the force or shock produced by such an event, not the collision itself.

刺し激げきN3

衝撃 refers to a sudden, strong shock or impact (physical or emotional), while 刺激 covers milder, ongoing stimulation, irritation, or motivation.

電でん撃げき

衝撃 shares the kanji 撃 with 電撃 and can also mean a shock, but 衝撃 refers to a physical or emotional impact in general, not electricity or blitz-like suddenness.

衝しょう撃げき

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