ショック
Meanings
1
emotional shock
Refers to a strong emotional reaction to an unexpected or distressing event.
I was shocked to hear the news.
2
Describes a sudden physical force or impact, such as from a collision or explosion.
The car shook violently from the shock of the collision.
4
circulatory shock
Medical term for a life-threatening condition where blood flow is insufficient.
He went into shock from massive blood loss.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉にショックを受けるto be shocked by something
I was shocked by my friend's sudden move.
- 〈人〉にショックを与えるto give someone a shock
The news gave him a shock.
- ショックから回復するto recover from a shock
It took her a long time to recover from the shock of the accident.
- ショックで倒れるto collapse from the impact/shock
He collapsed from the impact of the fall.
- ショックを起こすto go into (circulatory) shock
There is a risk of going into shock from heavy bleeding.