攻撃

• Reading: こうげき
• Romaji: kougeki
• Kanji breakdown: 攻 (kō) — attack, assault; 撃 (geki) — strike, hit, shoot
• Pronunciation: /koː.ge.ki/

Meaning

Attack; strike; offensive. An aggressive action aimed at harming or defeating an opponent.

A noun that also functions as a suru verb (攻撃する). Used in military, sports, verbal, and digital contexts — from battlefield attacks to soccer offensives to cybersecurity threats. Common compounds include 攻撃的 (aggressive/offensive) and サイバー攻撃 (cyberattack). The opposite is 防御 (bōgyo, defense).

Examples

1. 相手チームの攻撃がとても強かった。 The opposing team's offense was incredibly strong.
2. サイバー攻撃から会社のデータを守る必要がある。 We need to protect company data from cyberattacks.
3. 人の弱点を攻撃するのはよくないことだ。 Attacking people's weaknesses is wrong.

Usage Guide

Context: military, sports, cybersecurity

Tone: intense

Origin & History

Compound of 攻 (kō, to attack/assault) and 撃 (geki, to strike/hit). Together, 'attacking and striking' — an aggressive offensive action.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal