Meaning

Primary

Shock

Alternatives

Crash, Impact

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

If you collide and attack what you're colliding into, you're going to not only cause a large shock but also crash and impact into them. Blamo!

Reading

しょうげき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

あなたは爆発の衝撃で気絶したのよ。

You passed out from the shock of an explosion.

Kanji Composition