ショック
shokku[ɕo̞k̚kɯ̟]
The English phrase "shock" (referring to a sudden mental or emotional disturbance) is translated into Japanese as ショック (shokku).
ショック is used to describe a sudden emotional disturbance. To describe experiencing something so surprising that it feels like a revelation or awakening, you can use the expression 目から鱗が落ちる.
Meaning: a sudden mental or emotional disturbance (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
shokku
Did you know?
- In Japanese pop culture, the phrase ショック is often paired with a specific exaggerated gesture of placing both hands on the cheeks or forehead to signal distress.
- Japanese speakers may use the word ショック as a standalone exclamation to express disappointment, functioning more like 'Oh no!' than a noun.
- In Japanese, you can be 'hit' by a shock using the verb 受ける (ukeru), which translates to 'to receive' a shock.
Examples in context
- まだショックだよ。I'm still in a state of shock.This sentence shows how to state you are still in a state of shock using ショック.Tatoeba #8954132 by bunbuku, translation #5852107 by CK
- さぞショックだったでしょう。It must have been a shock to you.This sentence is useful for expressing that something must have been a shock to someone using ショック.Tatoeba #216821 by bunbuku, translation #54127 by CN
- 彼は父親の死のショックから立ち直った。He got over the shock of his father's death.This sentence demonstrates how to describe recovering from the shock of an event using ショック.Tatoeba #100344 by bunbuku, translation #303286 by CK
- あのニュースにはびっくりしますね！I am surprised by that news!
- 驚きました！意外なご提案ですね。I am surprised! That's an unexpected suggestion.
- まじか！本当にくじに当たったの？No way! Did you really win the lottery?
- 13 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a failed job interview.
- 健太 Kenta合格できなかったのは、本当にショックだね。Goukaku dekinakatta no wa, hontou ni shokku dane.It's a real shock that you didn't pass, isn't it?
- 結衣 Yuiうん、健太くんの言う通り、すごくショックだよ。Un, Kenta-kun no iu toori, sugoku shokku dayo.Yeah, Kenta, it's a huge shock, just as you say.
- 健太 Kentaそんなに落ち込まないで。次は大丈夫だよ。Sonna ni ochikomanaide. Tsugi wa daijoubu dayo.Don't be so down. You'll be fine next time.
- 結衣 Yuiありがとう。少しずつ元気を出していくね。Arigatou. Sukoshi zutsu genki o dashite iku ne.Thank you. I'll try to cheer up bit by bit.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ショック, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
