カルチャーショック
also: カルチャー・ショック
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Meanings
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culture shock
Refers to the disorientation felt when experiencing an unfamiliar culture. Used in everyday conversation and writing.
When I first came to Japan, I experienced culture shock.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉にカルチャーショックを受けるto experience culture shock from something
When I lived abroad for the first time, I experienced culture shock from the differences in food culture.
- カルチャーショックを感じるto feel culture shock
I felt culture shock at how crowded rush hour was in Japan.
- カルチャーショックから抜け出すto overcome/get over culture shock
After a few months, I was finally able to overcome my culture shock.