Japanese word

戦術

Pronunciation

Romajisenjutsu

Meaning

  • nountactics

Example

相手の動きを見て戦術を変えます。ai te no ugo ki o mi te sen jutsu o ka e ma su

We change our tactics after watching the opponent's moves.

Illustration for 戦術 (tactics)

More examples

監督は試合前に新しい戦術を説明します。kan toku wa shi ai mae ni atara shi i sen jutsu o setsu mei shi ma su

The coach explains a new tactic before the game.

Core concept

Describes the concrete methods chosen according to a situation to gain an advantage and reach a goal.

Common phrases

  • 戦術を練るsen jutsu o ne ru

    develop tactics

  • 戦術を変えるsen jutsu o ka e ru

    change tactics

  • 戦術を使うsen jutsu o tsuka u

    use tactics

Similar words

戦略senryaku: A general plan that guides actions toward a long-term goal.
作戦sakusen: A plan for a specific operation, match, or situation.
方策hōsaku: A concrete measure used to deal with a problem or achieve an aim.

Definition in Japanese

目的を達成するために、相手や状況を見て選ぶ具体的な方法。moku teki o tas sei su ru ta me ni ai te ya jō kyō o mi te era bu gu tai teki na hō hō

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 戦術 (senjutsu) combines 戦 (sen, "war") and 術 (jutsu, "method or technique"), giving the sense of methods used in battle.

Usage tips

  • In English, tactics usually means specific actions for achieving a goal, while strategy refers to the broader plan that guides them.

Related words

  • 戦術的senjutsutekitacticalna-adjective
  • 戦術家senjutsukatacticiannoun

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