打撲

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 打撲 is read だぼく and means an injury caused by a blow or collision.
• Basic usage: Use 打撲を負う for sustaining such an injury, or 打撲した部分 for the injured area.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• An impact injury versus a visible mark
  • 打撲 refers to the injury from an impact; あざ refers to a visible bruise or mark on the skin.