This is the 6460th most frequent Japanese word.
スマッシュ
"スマッシュ" (sumasshu) means "smash," often referring to a powerful strike in sports like tennis or badminton.
In this sentence, 'スマッシュ' refers to a strong strike typically executed during games like tennis or badminton.
彼は力強いスマッシュを放った。
He hit a powerful smash.
Here, 'スマッシュ' refers to a high-speed hit used in volleyball to score points.
バレーボールの試合でのスマッシュは見ものだった。
The smash during the volleyball game was spectacular.
In this context, 'スマッシュ' is used figuratively to indicate something very successful or impactful, like a 'smash hit' in English.