JLPT N1 Advanced
襲う
To suddenly attack, strike, or overwhelm.
Readings
Other forms
襲います polite form
襲った plain past
襲って te-form
襲わない plain negative
襲われる passive form
1 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To Attack / To Strike
Describes a sudden, forceful action against a target, ranging from physical assault to natural disasters or overwhelming emotions.
Example
プレゼン の 前 に 、 急に 強い 眠気 に 襲われた 。
I was suddenly hit by a strong wave of sleepiness before the presentation.
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2 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To Inherit / To Succeed
To inherit a specific title, name, or family lineage, typically in traditional settings.
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3 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To Visit Suddenly
To visit a place or person unexpectedly, often with an intrusive or sudden connotation.
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