インパクト

いんぱくと
noun
impact, strong impression
1. impact, strong impression, striking effect
A powerful effect or impression on someone. Used to describe things that are memorable, striking, or attention-grabbing.
インパクトが(つよ)い。
It has a strong impact.
あの映画(えいが)のラストシーンはインパクトがあった。
The last scene of that movie had a strong impact.
プレゼンでインパクトを(あた)えるには、最初(さいしょ)一言(ひとこと)大事(だいじ)だと()われている。
It's said that the first words are important for making an impact in a presentation.

USAGE:
インパクト is used more broadly in Japanese than "impact" in English. It primarily describes visual, emotional, or intellectual impressions rather than physical collision. It is extremely common in media, advertising, and everyday conversation when describing something memorable.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • インパクトがある: to have impact
  • インパクトが(つよ)い: to have strong impact
  • インパクトを(あた)える: to give/make an impact
  • インパクトに()ける: to lack impact
  • 視覚的(しかくてき)インパクト: visual impact