Frequency rank: 8,401. – 8,419.
- devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding; astonishing
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
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Generated definitions (experimental)
- devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking
- startling; sensational
- astounding; astonishing
This meaning refers to something that has a strong emotional impact, often causing distress or disbelief. It is used to describe events, news, or experiences that leave a person stunned or deeply affected.
That news was shocking.
This meaning emphasizes the surprising or unexpected nature of an event or information that captures attention dramatically. It often suggests that something is noteworthy or newsworthy due to its remarkable characteristics.
His presentation was sensational and captivated the audience.
This meaning refers to something that leaves one in awe or amazement. It is used when something is so impressive or unexpected that it is hard to believe.
Generated collocations (experimental)
しょうげきてき衝撃的なにゅうすニュースshocking newsしょうげきてき衝撃的なできごと出来事devastating eventしょうげきてき衝撃的なはっぴょう発表startling announcementしょうげきてき衝撃的なじじつ事実astounding factしょうげきてき衝撃的なえいぞう映像sensational footageしょうげきてき衝撃的なたいけん体験gut-wrenching experienceしょうげきてき衝撃的なけっか結果astonishing outcomeしょうげきてき衝撃的なしょうげん証言shocking testimonyしょうげきてき衝撃的なしゃしん写真startling photoしょうげきてき衝撃的なえいが映画devastating film
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