No. 4,627 in Japanese
打撃
"打撃" means "blow," "strike," or "damage" in English, often referring to physical or emotional impact.
In a sentence
チームは重要な試合で敗れ、大きな打撃を受けた。
The team was defeated in an important match, suffering a great blow.
打撃 is used metaphorically to mean 'a blow' or 'setback, physically or emotionally.'
プロ野球選手はその打撃のスキルで知られている。
The professional baseball player is known for their batting skills.
打撃 is used in the literal context of 'batting' in the sport of baseball.
彼の短期的な対応の欠如は会社に打撃を与えた。
His lack of immediate response dealt a blow to the company.
打撃 is used metaphorically to represent damage or harm caused to an entity due to situations or actions.
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