Japanese Conversation · Level 111
60 words
Japanese word
攻略
Pronunciation
Romajikōryaku
Meaning
- nouncapture
Example
その城の攻略は難しいです。so no shiro no kō ryaku wa muzuka shi i de su
Capturing that castle is difficult.
More examples
敵の守りが固く、その城の攻略には時間がかかります。teki no mamo ri ga kata ku so no shiro no kō ryaku ni wa ji kan ga ka ka ri ma su
The castle takes time to capture because its defenses are strong.
Core concept
Describes taking a defended place by overcoming its resistance through force and strategy.
Common phrases
城の攻略shiro no kō ryaku
capture of a castle
攻略の手順kō ryaku no te jun
steps for capturing
敵陣の攻略teki jin no kō ryaku
capture of an enemy position
Similar words
制圧seiatsu: The act of bringing a place under control by force after overcoming resistance.
奪取dasshu: The act of taking a place or thing from another party by force.
Definition in Japanese
城や要塞などを攻め落として支配下に置くこと。shiro ya yō sai na do o se me o to shi te shi hai ka ni o ku ko to
Word origin
攻 (kō, "attack") + 略 (ryaku, "plan") forms 攻略 (kōryaku), meaning to take a target through attack and strategy.
Usage tips
- In Japanese games, 攻略 (kōryaku) often refers to clearing a difficult stage with a strategy, while in historical contexts it can mean taking a fortress.