JLPT N2
討つ
This verb means to defeat an enemy. You’d use it for acts of justice, revenge, or subjugation.
Readings
Other forms
討ちます polite form
討たない plain negative
討った plain past
討って te-form
Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To Defeat or Avenge
To attack and defeat a specific enemy, often one who is considered evil, treacherous, or has committed a wrongdoing.
Example
その 騎士 は 国 を 救う ため 、 邪悪な 竜 を 討った 。
To save the kingdom, the knight defeated the evil dragon.
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