Japanese word

作戦

Pronunciation

Romajisakusen

Meaning

  • nounstrategy

Example

その作戦はうまくいきました。so no saku sen wa u ma ku i ki ma shi ta

That strategy worked well.

Illustration for 作戦 (strategy)

More examples

チームは相手の動きを見て、すぐに作戦を変更しました。chī mu wa ai te no ugo ki o mi te su gu ni saku sen o hen kō shi ma shi ta

The team changed its strategy immediately after observing the opponent's moves.

Core concept

Describes a planned way of using available means to reach a goal, whether in competition, conflict, or daily situations.

Common phrases

  • 作戦を立てるsaku sen o ta te ru

    develop a strategy

  • 作戦を実行するsaku sen o jik kō su ru

    execute a strategy

Similar words

戦略senryaku: A broad plan that organizes actions and resources to achieve a goal over time.
計画keikaku: A set of intended actions arranged in advance to achieve a goal.

Definition in Japanese

目的を達成するために考えられた、全体の進め方や具体的な手段。moku teki o tas sei su ru ta me ni kanga e ra re ta zen tai no susu me kata ya gu tai teki na shu dan

Word origin

作戦 (sakusen, "strategy") is a Sino-Japanese compound of 作 (saku, "make") and 戦 (sen, "battle"), referring to a planned course of action.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 作戦 (sakusen) can describe a plan for winning a game or handling a situation, so it is not limited to military operations.

Other meanings

  • tacticsnoun

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