Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Collide, clash, rush

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Kanji Story

Imagine two cars colliding head-on, creating a powerful impact. This collision represents the meaning of '衝' - the intense clash or rush.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '衝' is commonly tested in JLPT N2 and is important for understanding advanced vocabulary and reading passages related to collisions, clashes, and rushes.

Example Sentences

• 彼らは激しく衝突しました。

  They collided violently.

  かれらははげしくしょうとつしました。

  karera wa hageshiku shoutotsu shimashita.

  Pronunciation

• 事故を避けるため、注意して衝突を回避してください。

  Please be careful and avoid collisions to prevent accidents.

  じこをさけるため、ちゅういしてしょうとつをかいひしてください。

  jiko o sakeru tame, chuui shite shoutotsu o kaihishite kudasai.

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• 彼は突然に道路に飛び出し、車と衝突した。

  He suddenly dashed out onto the road and collided with a car.

  かれはとつぜんにどうろにとびだし、くるまとしょうとつした。

  kare wa totsuzen ni douro ni tobidashi, kuruma to shoutotsu shita.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '衝' is a higher-level kanji commonly seen in JLPT N2 materials, especially in reading comprehension and vocabulary sections.
• Pay attention to the onyomi reading 'shou', which is frequently used in compound words related to collisions, clashes, and rushes.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '衝' is rarely used in personal names, but it can be seen in some surnames or fictional characters associated with a strong and rebellious personality.