返り討ち
Reading: かえりうち
Meaning: to turn the tables on, counterattack that defeats the attacker
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Example Sentence
The enemy was defeated by their own attack.
Usage Notes
Often used in storytelling when someone attempts to attack but ends up being defeated instead.
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