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Japanese word
アタック
Pronunciation
Romajiatakku
Meaning
- nounattack
Example
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.
More examples
鋭いアタックで相手の守備を崩しました。surudo i a ta kku de ai te no shu bi o kuzu shi ma shi ta
A sharp attack disrupted the opponents' defense.
Core concept
Centers on actively pressing toward an opponent or target to overcome resistance.
Common phrases
鋭いアタックsurudo i a ta kku
sharp attack
アタックを受けるa ta kku o u ke ru
face an attack
アタックの威力a ta kku no i ryoku
power of the attack
Similar words
スパイクsupaiku: A forceful hit aimed downward into the opposing court.
Definition in Japanese
相手や相手側へ力を加えて攻める行為や、そのための動き。ai te ya ai te gawa e chikara o kuwa e te se me ru kō i ya so no ta me no ugo ki
Word origin
The loanword アタック (atakku) comes from English attack, which entered English through Old French attaque.
Usage tips
- In Japanese volleyball, アタック (atakku) commonly refers to a hit directed into the opponent's court, while English usually uses spike for this play.
Opposites
- 守備shubidefensenoun
Related words
- アタッカーatakkāattackernoun