knock

IPA(Pronunciation)

/nɒk/

Noun

countable uncountable figuratively

An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood. / A sharp impact. / (figuratively) A criticism. / (figuratively) A blow or setback.

Japanese Meaning

急に鳴るノック音、硬い物が木に当たって生じる打撃音 / 鋭い衝撃・打撃 / （比喩的に）批判 / （比喩的に）打撃、逆境

What is this buttons?

A sudden knock on the door startled everyone in the quiet house.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

静かな家で、突然ドアを叩く音がして、皆が驚いた。

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Sense（1）

An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood.

I heard a knock on my door.

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Sense（2）

A sharp impact.

He took a knock on the head.

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Sense（3）

(figuratively) A criticism.

Since forming in 2007 Mumford & Sons have hard-toured their way to a vast market for throaty folk that's strong on banjo and bass drum. They have released two enormous albums. But, wow, do they take some knocks back home.

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Sense（4）

(figuratively) A blow or setback.

"Come on!" cried Mr. Beaver, who was almost dancing with delight. "Come and see! This is a nasty knock for the Witch! It looks as if her power was already crumbling."

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