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出撃 (しゅつげき) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 10,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
sortie ; sally ; attack
Primarily a military term for troops, aircraft, or ships moving out to attack. Also used figuratively in games, sports, or competitive situations for launching an offensive or making a move.
かれ
は
大だい
胆たん
に
出しゅつ
撃げき
し
た
。
On the next move, he launched a bold attack.
Similar words 攻こう 撃げき 攻撃 is a general term for 'attack' or 'offensive', while 出撃 specifically refers to the act of moving out to attack, emphasizing the departure or launch.
進しん 撃げき 進撃 means 'advance' or 'push forward' during an attack, focusing on the movement toward the enemy, whereas 出撃 is the initial sortie or setting out.
Etymology Compound of 出 (しゅつ, 'go out') and 撃 (げき, 'attack'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used in military contexts since at least the early 20th century.
