This is the 9322nd most frequent Japanese word.
直撃
Direct hit.
In this sentence, '直撃' describes a direct impact or strike, specifically referring to the typhoon hitting the town directly.
台風が直接に我が町に直撃しました。
The typhoon directly hit our town.
Here, '直撃' is used metaphorically to describe confronting or directly addressing someone with questions or issues.
記者は事件についての質問で有名人を直撃した。
The reporter confronted the celebrity with questions about the incident.
In this context, '直撃' refers to the emotional impact or striking effect of words on someone's feelings.