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アタッカー (あたっかー) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

アタッカー

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Meanings

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attacker (esp. in volleyball)

Sports term for an offensive player who spikes or attacks; most strongly associated with volleyball but can be used in other sports.

彼かの女じょはチームの

エース

アタッカー

だ

。

She is the team's ace attacker.

バレーボールでは、アタッカーがスパイクを打うつ。

In volleyball, the attacker hits the spike.

Related words

スパイカー
スパイカー is a more specific term for a spiker in volleyball, while アタッカー is a broader term for an offensive player.

Opposites

ブロッカー
ブロッカー is the player who blocks a spike, while アタッカー is the player who attacks with the spike, so the two are direct opposites on the court.

Word family

エースアタッカー
ace spiker (volleyball)

Etymology

Loanword from English 'attacker'.