彼は失恋のショックからようやく立ち直った。
He finally recovered from the shock of the breakup.
Japanese
ショック
ショック
Meaning: shock; impact; surprise
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He was greatly shocked by the sudden news.
その知らせを聞いて、私は少なからずショックを受けた。
I was quite shocked to hear that news.
ショックな知らせを聞いて、彼の顔が蒼くなった。
Hearing the shocking news, his face turned pale.
彼はあまりのショックに、精神が錯乱してしまった。
He was so shocked that his mind became confused.
彼女はショックで空ろな表情を浮かべていた。
She had a vacant expression on her face from the shock.
Usage Notes
Refers to both physical impact and emotional shock or trauma.
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