“Impact” in Japanese
Short answer
Impact in Japanese is “衝撃” (shougeki). Full meaning: impact, shock, impulse; (psychological) shock.
Other ways to say “Impact” in Japanese
着弾
chakudan impact (of a projectile), landing (of a bullet), striking
インパクト
inpakuto impact (on), (strong) impression, effect, influence; impact (of a ball against a racket, bat, club, etc.)
迫力
hakuryoku impressiveness, impact, force, intensity, appeal, strength, punch, edge, vigor
弾着
danchaku hit (of a bullet, shell, etc.), impact
衝突
shoutotsu collision, crash, impact, running into; clash, skirmish, conflict, discord, quarrel, brush
影響
eikyou influence, effect, impact
ショック
shokku shock (emotional); shock (physical), impact, jolt; crisis (esp. financial), event that rattles the markets
震動
shindou shock, tremor, impact, vibration
煽り
aori gust (of wind), blast; influence, impact; instigation, agitation, incitement
しょうげき
shougeki impact, shock, impulse; (psychological) shock
はくりょく
hakuryoku impressiveness, impact, force, intensity, appeal, strength, punch, edge, vigor
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