English–Japanese
“attack” in Japanese
How to say “attack” in Japanese
“Attack” in Japanese is 攻め (seme).
Centers on taking the initiative against an opponent to gain an advantage rather than simply responding.
Example sentences with 攻め
この場面では、攻めよりも守りを優先します。ko no ba men de wa se me yo ri mo mamo ri o yū sen shi ma su
In this situation, we prioritize defense over attack.
Tips for using 攻め
- In sports commentary, 攻め (seme) can describe a team's continuing offensive initiative, so 攻めが強い (seme ga tsuyoi) evaluates its overall pressure rather than one attack.
Other Japanese words for “attack”
チームの攻撃が強いです。chī mu no kō geki ga tsuyo i de su
The team's offense is strong.
突然、空腹が私を襲います。totsu zen kū fuku ga watashi o oso i ma su
A sudden hunger pang hits me.
夜に町への襲撃がありました。yoru ni machi e no shū geki ga a ri ma shi ta
There was an attack on the town at night.
試合では相手のゴールを攻めます。shi ai de wa ai te no gō ru o se me ma su
In the game, we attack the other team's goal.
チームのアタックが決まりました。chī mu no a ta kku ga ki ma ri ma shi ta
The team's attack succeeded.