How to say 'Conflict' or 'Collision' in Japanese | 衝突

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The Japanese word for Conflict or Collision is 'Shoutotsu', written as 衝突 in Japanese.'Conflict' or 'Collision' in hiragana is しょうとつ.

word

衝突

Meaning

Conflict, Collision

Reading

しょうとつ

shoutotsu

Kanji

衝Collide 突Stab, Dash

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '衝突 (しょうとつ)' primarily means 'collision', referring to a physical impact between objects or entities. It can also mean 'conflict', describing a clash of opinions, interests, or forces. For example: The cars collided at the intersection「車が交差点で衝突した」(くるまがこうさてんでしょうとつした). There was a conflict between the two groups「二つのグループの間に衝突があった」(ふたつのグループのあいだにしょうとつがあった). The word is often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, making it versatile in describing physical accidents or interpersonal disputes.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

4515

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 衝突

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

衝

Meaning

Collide

kanji

突

Meaning

Stab, Dash

Words Related to 衝突 Through the Kanji 衝

This Word contains the Kanji 衝 as well.

word

衝撃

Meaning

Impact

Words Related to 衝突 Through the Kanji 突

These 9 Words contain the Kanji 突 as well.

word

突然

Meaning

Suddenly

word

突き当たる

Meaning

Hit, Reach

word

突き当たり

Meaning

End

word

突く

Meaning

Thrust, Poke

word

突き込む

Meaning

Thrust

word

煙突

Meaning

Chimney

word

突き出す

Meaning

Protrude, Thrust out

word

突っ込む

Meaning

Criticize, Plunge

word

追突

Meaning

Rear end

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'Shoutotsu' means 'Conflict' or 'Collision' .

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