15초 만에
- Used for emotional disappointment or bad news.
- Combines the loanword 'shock' with the verb 'to receive'.
- Not for electric shocks or jump-scare surprises.
뜻
This phrase describes the feeling of being emotionally hit by bad news or an unexpected disappointment. It's like your heart taking a small punch because something didn't go the way you hoped.
주요 예문
3 / 6Finding out a favorite store closed
お気に入りのお店が閉店して、ショックを受けました。
I was shocked because my favorite shop closed down.
Failing a test
テストの点数が悪くて、かなりショックを受けている。
I'm quite shocked because my test score was bad.
A professional setback
プロジェクトの中止を聞いて、チーム全員がショックを受けました。
The whole team was shocked to hear the project was cancelled.
문화적 배경
In Japan, 'ショック' is a very safe way to express sadness without being too heavy. It's common in 'Oshi-katsu' (fan activities) when a favorite idol retires. Using 'ショック' in a business report can show that you are emotionally invested in the success of a project, but it should be followed by a plan for improvement. On Japanese Twitter, 'ショック' is often used with the 'Gaan' emoji (😱) or the 'Orz' pose to show disappointment. Younger generations might shorten it to just 'ショック...' as a standalone sentence to express any minor inconvenience.
Use with 'ni'
Always use the particle 'ni' to show what caused the shock (e.g., News-ni shock).
Not for 'Surprise Parties'
If you say you were 'shocked' at your birthday party, people will think you hated it!
15초 만에
- Used for emotional disappointment or bad news.
- Combines the loanword 'shock' with the verb 'to receive'.
- Not for electric shocks or jump-scare surprises.
What It Means
ショックを受ける is all about emotional impact. It’s that heavy feeling in your chest when things go wrong. Think of it as 'receiving' a blow to your feelings. It isn't about being scared or startled. It is about being genuinely upset or disappointed by a situation.
How To Use It
You use this phrase just like a regular verb. You can say ショックを受けた for 'I was shocked' in the past tense. It’s very flexible. You can use it for big life events or small daily bummers.
- Use
大ショック(dai-shokku) if the news is extra bad. - Pair it with
かなり(kanari) to say you are 'quite' shocked. - It often follows a reason ending in
〜てor〜で.
When To Use It
Use this when you find out your favorite ramen shop closed. Use it when you fail an exam you studied hard for. It’s perfect for texting a friend after a breakup. In a meeting, you might use it if a project gets cancelled. It shows you are emotionally invested in the outcome.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for physical electric shocks. That is 感電する (kanden suru). Also, don't use it for 'surprises' like a birthday party. For that, use びっくりする (bikkuri suru). If someone jumps out from behind a door, ショック is the wrong word. Unless they jump out and tell you they ate your leftover pizza. Then it's a ショック.
Cultural Background
Japanese culture often uses Katakana loanwords for emotions. ショック comes from the English 'shock'. It feels a bit more modern and expressive than older Japanese terms. It allows people to express sadness without sounding too heavy or dramatic. It’s a very safe, common way to share your feelings.
Common Variations
ショックだ: 'It's a shock' (Casual).ショックを受けている: 'I am currently in shock'.ショックで何も言えない: 'I'm so shocked I can't say anything'.立ち直れないほどショック: 'So shocked I can't recover'.
사용 참고사항
This phrase is neutral and safe for most situations. In very formal writing, 'shougeki o ukeru' is preferred, but in speech, 'shock o ukeru' is the go-to expression for disappointment.
Use with 'ni'
Always use the particle 'ni' to show what caused the shock (e.g., News-ni shock).
Not for 'Surprise Parties'
If you say you were 'shocked' at your birthday party, people will think you hated it!
예시
6お気に入りのお店が閉店して、ショックを受けました。
I was shocked because my favorite shop closed down.
A very common everyday use for disappointment.
テストの点数が悪くて、かなりショックを受けている。
I'm quite shocked because my test score was bad.
Using 'kanari' adds emphasis to the feeling.
プロジェクトの中止を聞いて、チーム全員がショックを受けました。
The whole team was shocked to hear the project was cancelled.
Appropriate for workplace disappointment.
彼と別れたんだ。マジでショック。
I broke up with him. I'm seriously shocked.
In casual speech, 'o ukeru' is often dropped.
買ったばかりのアイスを落として、大ショック！
I dropped the ice cream I just bought, what a huge shock!
Using 'Dai-shock' for a relatable, slightly funny tragedy.
彼が入院したと聞いて、大きなショックを受けました。
I was deeply shocked to hear that he was hospitalized.
Used for serious, empathetic situations.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form.
{試験|し・けん}に{落|お}ちて、{大|おお}きなショックを（ ）。
The standard collocation is 'ショックを{受|う}ける'.
Which situation is appropriate for 'ショックを{受|う}ける'?
Choose the best context:
'ショック' is for negative emotional surprises.
Complete the dialogue.
A: {昨日|きのう}の{火事|か・じ}のニュース、{見|み}た？ B: うん、すごく（ ）。
B is the one feeling the emotion, so they 'received' the shock.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제{試験|し・けん}に{落|お}ちて、{大|おお}きなショックを（ ）。
The standard collocation is 'ショックを{受|う}ける'.
Choose the best context:
'ショック' is for negative emotional surprises.
A: {昨日|きのう}の{火事|か・じ}のニュース、{見|み}た？ B: うん、すごく（ ）。
B is the one feeling the emotion, so they 'received' the shock.
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자주 묻는 질문
3 질문Generally, no. It almost always implies a negative emotional impact. For positive surprises, use 'びっくりした' or 'うれしい{驚|おどろ}き'.
Yes, if you are describing a past failure and how you learned from it. It shows you are human and have feelings.
'ショックだ' is a state ('It is a shock'), while 'ショックを{受|う}ける' is the action of receiving that feeling.
관련 표현
{衝撃|しょうげき}を{受|う}ける
similarTo receive an impact/shock.
{落|お}ち{込|こ}む
builds onTo feel depressed.
{驚|おどろ}く
similarTo be surprised.
{呆然|ぼう・ぜん}とする
specialized formTo be struck dumb with shock.
