Japanese Word · Intermediate
ショック
financial disturbance
Pronunciation: [ɕo̞k̚kɯ̟]
Meaning
financial disturbance
Example
昨日の発表は正直ショックです。
Yesterday's announcement is, frankly, a shock.
Practice tips
- Practice ショック out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.