先せん制せい攻こう撃げき

noun

preemptive strike; first strike

A military or strategic attack launched to prevent an opponent from attacking first. Often used in geopolitical, sports, or competitive contexts.

• 敵てきの基き地ちに対たいして先せん制せい攻こう撃げきを仕し掛かけた。

  They launched a preemptive strike against the enemy base.

• 試し合あい開かい始し直ちょく後ごの先せん制せい攻こう撃げきで流ながれをつかんだ。

  They seized the momentum with a first strike right after the match started.