ショック
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Base noun form. A loanword from English used to describe a sudden emotional or physical impact, such as surprise, trauma, or electrical shock.
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are catching up over coffee after not seeing each other for a while. Ken shares some surprising news about a mutual acquaintance.
ショック
ショック
shock
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'shock' from a movie scene that leaves you stunned — it's a ショック (shokku, 'shock')! The sound is similar to English 'shock'.
Cultural Note
In Japanese media, ショック (shokku) is often used in news, dramas, or anime to describe surprising or traumatic events, such as plot twists or emotional revelations. It's a common loanword from English.
Forms
Base: ショックBase noun form. A loanword from English used to describe a sudden emotional or physical impact, such as surprise, trauma, or electrical shock.