Japanese word

戦略

Pronunciation

Romajisenryaku

Meaning

  • nounstrategy

Example

チームの戦略を考えます。chī mu no sen ryaku o kanga e ma su

We think about the team's strategy.

Illustration for 戦略 (strategy)

More examples

試合の途中でチームの戦略を変えます。shi ai no to chū de chī mu no sen ryaku o ka e ma su

We change the team's strategy during the game.

Core concept

A strategy is an overall plan that guides actions toward a chosen goal.

Common phrases

  • 戦略を立てるsen ryaku o ta te ru

    develop a strategy

  • 戦略を練るsen ryaku o ne ru

    devise a strategy

  • 戦略を実行するsen ryaku o jik kō su ru

    implement a strategy

Similar words

方針hōshin: A guiding plan that sets a general direction for actions toward a goal.
作戦sakusen: A plan for achieving a specific aim, often in a contest or difficult situation.
戦術senjutsu: A specific method used to achieve an immediate objective within a larger plan.

Definition in Japanese

目的を達成するために、全体の進め方を考えて立てる計画。moku teki o tas sei su ru ta me ni zen tai no susu me kata o kanga e te ta te ru kei kaku

Word origin

戦略 (senryaku) combines 戦 (sen, "war") and 略 (ryaku, "plan"), reflecting a plan for conducting a war.

Usage tips

  • In everyday English, strategy applies to areas such as business, sports, and games, not only to military planning.

Other meanings

  • tacticsnoun

Related words

  • 戦略的senryakutekistrategicna-adjective
  • 戦略家senryakukastrategistnoun
  • 戦略性senryakuseistrategic qualitynoun

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