1.
shock wave; blast wave
A powerful wave of pressure caused by an explosion, supersonic movement, or other sudden disturbance, propagating through a medium.
爆発の衝撃波で窓ガラスが割れた。
The blast wave from the explosion shattered the windows.
超音速飛行では衝撃波が発生する。
Shock waves are generated during supersonic flight.
隕石の衝突で生じた衝撃波は広範囲に被害をもたらした。
The shock wave caused by the meteorite impact brought damage over a wide area.
2.
shock wave (figurative); shockwave of impact
A powerful effect or influence that spreads rapidly through society, an organization, or a field.
そのニュースは業界に衝撃波を走らせた。
The news sent a shockwave through the industry.
大企業の倒産は経済全体に衝撃波を与えた。
The bankruptcy of the large corporation sent shockwaves through the entire economy.
その研究成果は学会に衝撃波をもたらした。
The research findings sent a shockwave through the academic world.
A compound of 衝撃 (shock; impact) and 波 (wave). Used both as a physics/engineering term and as a vivid figurative expression in news and commentary.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 衝撃波が発生する: a shock wave is generated
- 衝撃波を受ける: to receive a blast wave
- 衝撃波が走る: a shockwave runs through
- 衝撃波を与える: to deliver a shockwave
- 爆発の衝撃波: blast wave from an explosion
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 爆風: blast; blast wind — the rush of air from an explosion, closely related but refers specifically to the wind component
- 衝撃: shock; impact — the broader concept of sudden forceful impact, without the wave propagation nuance
- 余波: aftermath; repercussions — the lingering effects that continue after the initial impact