Japanese Conversation · Level 46
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Japanese word
攻め
Pronunciation
Romajiseme
Meaning
- nounattack
Example
このチームは攻めが強いです。ko no chī mu wa se me ga tsuyo i de su
This team has a strong attack.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Centers on taking the initiative against an opponent to gain an advantage rather than simply responding.
Common phrases
攻めに転じるse me ni ten ji ru
switch to the attack
攻めをかわすse me o ka wa su
evade the attack
攻めの姿勢se me no shi sei
an attacking stance
Similar words
攻勢kōsei: Sustained offensive pressure against an opponent.
攻撃kōgeki: An act or effort directed against an opponent to gain an advantage.
猛攻mōkō: A fierce and forceful attack against an opponent.
Definition in Japanese
相手に向かって積極的に働きかけ、打ち負かそうとすること。ai te ni mu ka tte sek kyoku teki ni hatara ki ka ke u chi ma ka sō to su ru ko to
Word origin
攻め (seme) is formed from the continuative stem of 攻める (semeru), "to attack", and retains the idea of actively pressing an opponent.
Usage tips
- 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 meanings
- aggressionnoun
Opposites
- 守りmamoridefensenoun
Related words
- 攻め方semekataway of attackingnoun