noun
electric shock
Physical electric shock, such as from a live wire or stun gun.
濡れた手でコンセントを触ると電撃を受けることがある。
Touching an outlet with wet hands can give you an electric shock.
noun, noun-modifying (irregular)
blitz; lightning attack
Military or sports term for a sudden, overwhelming attack. Often used figuratively for rapid, decisive action.
敵陣に電撃を仕掛けて一気に突破した。
They launched a blitz on the enemy position and broke through in one go.
電撃的な速さで問題を解決した。
They solved the problem with lightning speed.
noun-modifying (irregular)
sudden; shocking; out of the blue
Describes an event or action that happens abruptly and without warning, often with a surprising or dramatic effect. Common in news contexts (e.g., 電撃訪問, 電撃結婚).
社長が電撃辞任を発表した。
The president announced a sudden resignation.
二人の電撃結婚に周囲は驚いた。
Everyone was surprised by their whirlwind marriage.