衝動（しょうどう）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: impulse / urge
Example sentences
- 衝動を抑えて冷静になる。 — Suppress the impulse and calm down.
- 衝動買いをしないよう気をつける。 — Be careful not to make impulse purchases.
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