Japanese Conversation · Level 62
75 words
Japanese word
攻撃
Pronunciation
Romajikōgeki
Meaning
- nounattack
Example
チームの攻撃が強いです。chī mu no kō geki ga tsuyo i de su
The team's offense is strong.
More examples
後半に入って、チームは攻撃の速さを上げました。kō han ni hai tte chī mu wa kō geki no haya sa o a ge ma shi ta
In the second half, the team increased the speed of its attack.
Core concept
Describes a deliberate effort to break through an opponent's defense and gain an advantage in a contest.
Common phrases
攻撃を仕掛けるkō geki o shi ka ke ru
launch an attack
攻撃を受けるkō geki o u ke ru
come under attack
攻撃に出るkō geki ni de ru
go on the attack
Similar words
攻めseme: An offensive move or plan aimed at breaking through an opponent's defense.
襲撃shūgeki: A sudden attack on a person or place, often planned in advance.
Definition in Japanese
相手の守りを破って優位に立とうとする働きかけで、試合では得点を目指して相手に仕掛けること。ai te no mamo ri o yabu tte yū i ni ta tō to su ru hatara ki ka ke de shi ai de wa toku ten o me za shi te ai te ni shi ka ke ru ko to
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese word 攻撃 (kōgeki, "attack") combines 攻 (kō, "to attack") and 撃 (geki, "to strike").
Usage tips
- In everyday Japanese, 攻撃 (kōgeki) can describe a verbal or online attack as well as a physical one.