地震の直後に、大きな津波が海岸を襲った。
Immediately after the earthquake, a large tsunami struck the coast.
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The village was suddenly attacked by a bear.
強い眠気に襲われて、会議中に居眠りをしてしまった。
I was overcome by strong sleepiness and dozed off during the meeting.
その台風は凄まじい破壊力で街を襲った。
The typhoon hit the city with tremendous destructive power.
悪の組織の手下たちが街を襲った。
The henchmen of the evil organization attacked the town.
警察は銀行を襲った強盗を追いかけている。
The police are chasing the robber who attacked the bank.
彼は不意に刺客に襲われた。
He was suddenly attacked by an assassin.
彼は激しい目眩と嘔吐に襲われた。
He was overcome by severe dizziness and vomiting.
伝説の大蛇が村を襲ったという物語がある。
There is a story that a legendary giant snake attacked the village.
強い睡魔に襲われ、会議中に居眠りしてしまった。
I was overcome by a strong wave of drowsiness and ended up dozing off during the meeting.
Usage Notes
Used for sudden attacks, assaults, or natural disasters striking a place.
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