衝撃を受ける

• 読み: しょうげきをうける
• ローマ字: shōgeki wo ukeru
• 漢字の分解: 衝 (shō) — to collide, strike; 撃 (geki) — to strike, hit; 受 (ju/u) — to receive
• 発音: /ɕoːge̞ki wo̞ ɯke̞ɾɯ/

意味

To be shocked; to receive a blow; to be struck with powerful impact. Describes a sudden and profound emotional or physical jolt.

A compound verbal expression using 衝撃 (shōgeki — shock, impact) and 受ける (to receive). Used in both literal contexts (physical impact) and, more commonly at N1 level, in figurative emotional contexts such as receiving devastating news, witnessing something traumatic, or being shaken by an unexpected revelation. The phrase implies a visceral, immediate reaction that leaves a lasting impression.

例文

1. 恩師の急逝を知らされ、衝撃を受けた。
2. 彼は告白の言葉に衝撃を受け、しばらく言葉を失った。
3. その映画の結末に衝撃を受けた観客は少なくなかった。

使い方ガイド

場面: news, personal life, narrative, emotional reaction

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

Formed from 衝撃 (a compound of 衝 — to collide, and 撃 — to strike) combined with 受ける (to receive). The expression borrows the physical image of being struck to describe emotional shock.

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal