Japanese

める

せめる
Meaning: to attack; to assault; to take the offensive; to be aggressive
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 攻める 攻めない
Polite 攻めます 攻めません
Past 攻めた 攻めなかった
Polite + Past 攻めました 攻めませんでした
Te-form 攻めて 攻めなくて
Potential 攻められる 攻められない
Passive 攻められる 攻められない
Causative 攻めさせる 攻めさせない
Imperative 攻めろ 攻めるな

Handwriting

攻
め
る

Example sentences

He never loses his aggressive stance.
相手との距離を詰めて一気に攻める。
I'll close the distance with my opponent and attack all at once.
敵は大手ではなく、搦め手から城を攻める計画を立てた
The enemy planned to attack the castle from the rear gate, not the main gate.

Usage Notes

Can refer to military attacks, sports offense, or a bold/aggressive approach in fashion or life.

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