Japanese

こうげき
Meaning: attack; strike; offensive; criticism
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

攻
撃

Example sentences

He skillfully dodged the opponent's attack.
敵軍の攻撃を防ぐために、援軍が派遣された。
Reinforcements were dispatched to prevent the enemy army's attack.
兵士は盾を構えて、敵の攻撃を必死に防いだ。
The soldier held his shield and desperately fended off the enemy's attack.
敵の攻撃を食い止めるため、山頂に砦を築いた。
A fort was built on the mountain peak to hold off the enemy's attack.
勇敢な兵士たちは、敵の激しい攻撃を何度も撃退した。
The brave soldiers repulsed the enemy's fierce attacks many times.
その要塞は敵の攻撃に耐えた。
The fortress withstood the enemy's attack.
強力な攻撃で敵の野望を粉砕した。
We crushed the enemy's ambition with a powerful attack.
敵の攻撃に備えて、本陣から援軍を送った。
In preparation for the enemy's attack, reinforcements were sent from the main camp.
選手のすばやい動きで、相手の攻撃をかわした。
With a quick movement, the player dodged the opponent's attack.
敵の攻撃に備えて、城は高い防壁で囲まれていた。
In preparation for an enemy attack, the castle was surrounded by high defensive walls.

Usage Notes

Used for physical attacks in war or sports, or metaphorical attacks like verbal criticism.

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