JLPT N1 Advanced
衝撃
Sudden physical impact or psychological shock.
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Other forms
衝撃的 na-adjective, "shocking"
衝撃を受ける expression, "to be shocked"
衝撃を与える expression, "to shock/give a shock"
1 Noun
Physical Impact / Collision
Describes the violent physical force generated when two objects collide or strike one another.
Example
車 が 壁 に ぶつかった 時 の 衝撃 は すごかった 。
The impact when the car hit the wall was incredible.
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2 Noun
Psychological Shock / Strong Impression
Represents a sudden and powerful emotional disturbance or deep impression left on the mind.
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