This is the 8602nd most frequent Japanese word.
撃沈
"撃沈" means "sinking (of a ship) by attack."
Using 撃沈 to describe the sinking of a ship caused by an aggressive action.
彼の船は敵の攻撃によって撃沈されました。
His ship was sunk due to an enemy attack.
Using 撃沈 metaphorically to describe the failure of a presentation.
彼女のプレゼンは批判的な質問のために撃沈しました。
Her presentation was metaphorically sunk due to critical questions.
Using 撃沈 metaphorically to depict the emotional defeat of a team in a game.