- to attack; to destroy; to defeat; to conquer; to avenge
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending; transitive verb
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- to attack
- to destroy
- to defeat
- to conquer
- to avenge
This meaning is used when referring to actively initiating an action against an opponent or enemy with the intention of causing harm or taking control.
This meaning conveys the idea of causing something to be completely ruined or obliterated, often implying forcefulness in the action.
This usage focuses on overcoming an opponent in a competitive setting, such as in games, battles, or contests.
Here, the meaning involves taking complete control over a place or people, often through military force or dominance.
This meaning pertains to taking action against someone in retribution for a wrong done, often implying a personal motive.
Generated collocations (experimental)
きごう(きごう)to attack; to destroy; to defeat; to conquer; to avengeto attack the enemyto avenge one's revengeto defeat evilto conduct an attack (against enemies)to conquer the enemyべきべきa target to attackto slay; to capture (an enemy)to hold a debate (in a metaphorical sense, as in attacking ideas)to defeat a formidable opponentto achieve victory
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