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衝く
tsuku
Description
「衝く」は、弱いところや大切な点を強くつくという意味です。
"衝く" means to strike strongly at a weak point or an important spot.
相手のすきを衝いたり、心を衝くような話をしたりするときに使います。
It is used when striking an opponent's weakness or telling a story that touches the heart.
Meanings
衝くtsuku
to attack, strike at a weak point
敵のすきを衝いて攻めた。
We attacked taking advantage of the enemy's weakness.
衝くtsuku
to strongly touch or affect the heart
その言葉が心を衝いた。
Those words struck my heart.
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Notes
- Nuance
衝く often implies striking at a vulnerable spot or emotion; more forceful than the common 突く.
- Etymology
shares the kanji 衝 (impact) seen in 衝撃 (shock) and 衝突 (collision).
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