What does 衝突 mean?
衝突 is a Japanese noun meaning “collision, conflict” in English. It can also be translated as “clash” depending on context. It is written as 衝突 in kanji, しょうとつ in hiragana, and shoutotsu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
車がトラックに衝突した。
The car collided with a truck.
日米の利害がこの点で衝突した。
Japanese and American interests clashed on this point.