緩衝[kanshou] buffered
緩衝器[kanshouki] shock absorber
緩衝地帯[kanshouchitai] buffer zone
刺衝[shishou] stabbing
衝撃[shougeki] shock

衝撃波[shougekiha] shock wave
衝動[shoudou] impulse
衝動行為[shoudoukoui] shock action
衝動買い[shoudougai] impulsive buying
衝突[shoutotsu] collision

運針[unshin] handling the needle
検針[kenshin] inspection of a meter
絹針[kinubari] needle for silkwork
行動方針[koudouhoushin] course of action
指針[shishin] needle (of a compass, etc.)

自主指針[jishushishin] independent guideline
畳針[tatamibari] tatami needle
針鰻[hariunagi] elver (type of eel)
針金[harigane] wire