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impulse in Japanese

impulse in Japanese is 衝動, 衝撃, インパルス — impulse means a sudden strong urge to act, often without thinking it through.

impulse in Japanese

衝動
noun
Pronounced: shōdō
A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.
衝撃
noun
Pronounced: shōgeki
A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.
インパルス
noun
Pronounced: inparusu
A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.
出来心
noun
Pronounced: dekigokoro
A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.
推進力
noun
Pronounced: suishinryoku
A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.
推進力
noun
Pronounced: suishinryoku
(physics) The integral of force over time.
衝撃
noun
Pronounced: shōgeki
(physics) The integral of force over time.

What does "impulse" mean?

  1. noun A sudden strong urge to act, often without thinking it through.
    "She had a sudden impulse to quit her job and travel the world."
  2. noun A sudden force or push that sets something in motion.
    "The electrical impulse triggers the muscle to contract."

impulse in a sentence

  • She had a sudden impulse to quit her job and travel the world.
  • He fought the impulse to shout back at the rude customer.
  • The electrical impulse triggers the muscle to contract.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "impulse" in Japanese?

"impulse" in Japanese is 衝動, 衝撃, インパルス. impulse means: A sudden strong urge to act, often without thinking it through.

How do you pronounce 衝動?

"impulse" in Japanese is 衝動, pronounced "shōdō".

How do you use "impulse" in a sentence?

Example: "She had a sudden impulse to quit her job and travel the world." In Japanese, "impulse" is 衝動, 衝撃, インパルス.

Are there other ways to say "impulse" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "impulse": 衝動, 衝撃, インパルス, 出来心, 推進力.

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