攻こう勢せい防ぼう御ぎょ

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noun

active defense; attack as defense

A military or strategic concept where offensive actions are taken as a means of defense. Not an everyday word.

攻aggression, attack, criticize

勢forces, energy, military strength

防ward off, defend, protect

御honorable, manipulate, govern

防ぼう御ぎょ
防御 is general 'defense'; 攻勢防御 specifically refers to an offensive form of defense.
攻こう勢せい
攻勢 means 'offensive' or 'aggressive stance'; 攻勢防御 combines this with defense.

Compound of 攻勢 (offensive) and 防御 (defense).