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JLPT N3 Intermediate

攻める

To attack or go on the offensive.

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Other forms

攻め noun form
攻めます polite form
攻めて te-form
攻められる potential/passive
1 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)

To Attack

Describes the act of aggressively advancing upon an enemy, territory, or objective to gain control or victory.

Example

相手 チーム の 弱点 を 攻める 。

To attack the opposing team's weak point.

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2 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)

To Be Proactive / Take the Offensive

Refers to adopting an aggressive or bold attitude to overcome challenges, contrasting with a conservative or defensive approach.

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攻める
せめる
To attack or go on the offensive.
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